Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has warned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) could find itself back in opposition if it chooses to align with President William Ruto before the 2027 general elections.
During an interview with K24 TV on Monday, March 2, 2026, Sifuna said he was confident President Ruto would not win re-election, insisting that Kenyans had already made their decision about the country’s leadership.
According to Sifuna, any pre-election deal between ODM and Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) would derail the party’s long-standing goal of forming the next government.
“Kuna wale wanasema kuwa chama cha ODM kimechoka kuwa katika upinzani; wanasema wanataka kuwa kwenye serikali, lakini mimi ninavyosikiza Wakenya, ni kama tayari wameshaamua. Njia haswa ya ODM kujikuta kwa upinzani tena ni kujiunga na William Ruto na mimi naamini anaenda nyumbani,” Sifuna stated.
His remarks came shortly after ODM announced that its National Delegates Council (NDC) will meet on March 27, a key gathering expected to define the party’s political direction ahead of the 2027 elections.
The planned NDC meeting is anticipated to address growing internal debate within ODM over whether to cooperate with the Kenya Kwanza administration or maintain its independence as the main opposition party.
Sifuna’s warning highlights the delicate balancing act facing ODM as it weighs its political alliances and strategy in the run-up to the next general election.
