Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chairperson, Governor Gladys Wanga, has announced that the party intends to field candidates for all positions in the 2027 General Election. Wanga made this declaration during the reception of the new Interim ODM party leader, Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, at Kisumu International Airport on Tuesday.
Wanga affirmed that the party is united and fully prepared to compete in every seat, including Members of County Assembly (MCAs), Members of Parliament (MPs), Senators, Women Representatives, Governors, and even the presidency. “We are going to field candidates from MCAs to the presidency,” she said.
She further emphasized that the new leadership will revitalize the party and attract new members. Governor Nyong’o echoed Wanga’s sentiments, predicting that ODM will lead the country. The Kisumu County Governor expressed confidence in the party’s new generation and their ability to market ODM across the country.
Governor Ochilo Ayacko of Migori County also attended the ongoing thanksgiving service by the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) in Ratta village, Seme sub-county. Notably absent was Siaya Governor James Orengo, who had been rumored to be a possible pick for the ODM interim leadership.
This leadership transition comes as former ODM leader Raila Odinga steps aside to focus on his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position.