Winnie Odinga has strongly defended the legacy of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), insisting that the party represents a long and serious struggle for democratic reforms in Kenya.
Speaking in the aftermath of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) decision to remove Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position, Winnie emphasized that ODM is built on years of sacrifice and political resistance led by her father, Raila Odinga.
She cautioned against reducing the party to mere optics, branding, or the mobilization of crowds for political convenience. According to her, ODM was founded on firm principles — justice, constitutionalism, devolution, and the expansion of civil liberties.
She noted that the party’s history is closely intertwined with Kenya’s broader struggle for multiparty democracy and electoral reforms.
Her remarks come at a time when internal debates and shifting political alliances have raised questions about ODM’s current direction.
Winnie urged supporters to remain committed to the party’s founding ideals, warning against transforming its identity into what she described as transactional politics or short-term political excitement.
As discussions over ODM’s future continue, her statement reinforces the narrative that the party’s foundation is anchored in ideology rather than convenience.
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