He also dismissed any perception that his age makes him weak, sending a strong message to dissenting members.

📻 Breaking It Down

KISUMU, Kenya may 17 – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has warned disgruntled members linked to the Linda Mwananchi faction against undermining the party leadership, insisting that internal discipline must be respected and political rebellion will not be tolerated.

Speaking during the ODM delegates meeting for the Nyanza region in Kisumu on Sunday, Oburu said some members had crossed the line by publicly opposing official party positions while still expecting to hold senior roles within the party.

He also dismissed any perception that his age makes him weak, sending a strong message to dissenting members.

📌 What You Need to Know

“You think because I am old I am weak. I want to assure you that I am not weak. Old is gold,” Oburu told delegates amid applause from supporters.

Oburu emphasized that ODM cannot function effectively without discipline, warning that members who openly oppose party policies must be ready to face consequences.

“In a democracy there must be discipline. You cannot speak against party policy and still expect to hold high office in the same party,” he said.

His remarks were largely directed at members associated with the Linda Mwanainchi movement, which has been critical of ODM’s cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration led by President William Ruto.

Oburu defended ODM’s participation in the broad-based government, saying the arrangement was carefully negotiated and aimed at giving the party influence in national decision-making.

“We are here in a broad-based government in a very structured and negotiated manner with a clear vision on what we want in policies, development and peace for our people,” he said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya