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ODM Nairobi County has backed President William Ruto’s 2027 presidential bid under the broad-based government arrangement, even as the party moves to strengthen its grassroots structures and win more elective seats across the capital.
Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday, ODM Nairobi County Chairman George Aladwa said the party would honour the political agreement with the Kenya Kwanza administration while maintaining and expanding its influence in Nairobi.
Aladwa said ODM’s decision to work with President Ruto’s administration was guided by national interest, political stability and the need to address the challenges facing Kenyans.
“Let me reaffirm that ODM remains committed to the broad-based government arrangement. That is where Baba, Raila Odinga left us,” Aladwa said.
He welcomed the outcome of the ODM-UDA leaders’ retreat in Naivasha earlier this week, saying the engagement demonstrated the importance of dialogue, consultation and cooperation among political leaders.
“Kenya needs leaders who can sit together, discuss the country’s challenges and find solutions. It is necessary for national unity and development,” he said.
Aladwa also criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his claims that the current government has failed, arguing that he cannot distance himself from an administration in which he served as Deputy President.
“Gachagua cannot rewrite history. He was a senior member of this administration and served as Deputy President. If he believes the government failed, he should also explain to Kenyans the role he played in that government,” Aladwa said.