Rarieda MP and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Vice Chair Otiende Amollo has strongly cautioned against the alleged use of police intimidation to influence political decisions within his party.
Speaking during a bursary disbursement event at St Mathews Kandaria Mixed Secondary School in Rarieda Constituency, Amollo addressed concerns about efforts to pressure ODM members to align with a faction supporting the broad-based government arrangement.
He directly appealed to President William Ruto to avoid deploying state machinery — including law enforcement — to silence dissenting voices within Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
According to Amollo, such tactics risk triggering unrest, potentially leading to loss of life and destruction of property.
Amollo emphasized that political pluralism must be respected, arguing that no Kenyan should face threats or coercion for holding differing views on the party’s direction or its engagement with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Despite internal divisions, Amollo reaffirmed his commitment to ODM and maintained that the proposed political arrangement between ODM and UDA ahead of the 2027 elections remains on track.
He described the deal as “unstoppable,” noting that party organs have already sanctioned structured negotiations with UDA and other like-minded parties.
He further stated that the National Executive Committee’s resolution will soon be presented to the National Delegates Conference for endorsement, paving the way for a legally binding framework to formalize the partnership.
Amollo urged unity within ODM, cautioning that fragmentation could weaken the party’s negotiating power ahead of the elections.
His remarks come amid ongoing debate within ODM about its role in the current administration and its broader electoral strategy, as Kenya’s political landscape continues to evolve toward 2027.
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