East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has strongly dismissed claims that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is grappling with internal divisions, insisting the party remains united, disciplined, and firmly grounded in the values laid down by its founder, the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Speaking during a public address in Murang’a County on Saturday, Winnie rubbished reports of factionalism within the party, saying ODM continues to operate under collective leadership led by Oburu Oginga.
“I don’t know where people are seeing these factions,” Winnie said. “The party leader is my uncle. I love him. He is the only father I have left. There is no way I would ever be in a faction where he is not present. He is the head of my family, and I stand with him.”
While acknowledging that differing opinions naturally arise in any political party, the legislator stressed that such disagreements should not be mistaken for division.
“We are together. Yes, we have differences of opinion on certain issues, but what matters most is that we stick together,” she said, noting that ODM boasts millions of loyal supporters across the country.
Winnie further emphasized that party unity is deeply rooted in the discipline and values instilled by Raila Odinga, saying those principles continue to guide ODM’s leadership and membership.
“Baba taught us well. Nobody is leaving ODM. The only people who leave are those who have a problem with what he taught us,” she stated.
Her remarks come amid ongoing speculation about the party’s future following Raila Odinga’s death on October 15, 2025. Some reports have suggested internal tension over whether ODM should withdraw from the broad-based government agreement with President William Ruto.
However, while a section of party members has called for disengagement from the pact, others have publicly expressed support for the agreement and even pledged to back President Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027.
