Osotsi dismissed claims that ODM is only interested in negotiating for junior positions, saying the party has enough leadership depth to field a presidential candidate in 2027. “Oburu Oginga is telling us that ODM does not want the presidency and does not want the deputy presidency. We want to tell him today, here in Kakamega, that ODM has leaders who are more than qualified to be president,” Osotsi said. Osotsi’s remarks come at a time of heightened political debate within ODM over the party’s direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. The comments follow recent statements by Oburu that have stirred controversy over the party’s bargaining position in ongoing political realignments.

Source: The Star February 21, 2026 16:01 UTC