At the same time, Oburu disclosed previously undisclosed details about the internal decision-making that preceded Orengo’s ascent to the governorship, revealing deepening rifts within the party’s top ranks.
Oburu revealed that his preferred candidate for the Siaya governor’s seat had been Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, whom he viewed as better suited to manage the county’s political and administrative affairs.
Oburu revealed that his preferred candidate for the Siaya governor’s seat had been Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, whom he viewed as better suited to manage the county’s political and administrative affairs.
He added that the late Raila Odinga personally intervened and convinced him to allow Orengo to contest for the position, a decision Oburu now appears to reassess publicly.
The comments reflect simmering tensions within ODM that have persisted since shifts in the party’s internal balance of power following Raila Odinga’s passing. Orengo, known for his strong principles and independent political stance, has occasionally taken positions that differ from the party’s mainstream view.
By daring Orengo to rebel, Oburu appeared to challenge the governor’s allegiance while reaffirming his own authority within the party. His remarks also recast Orengo’s political rise as one shaped by internal negotiation rather than personal inevitability.
Such public statements are significant in a party that has traditionally emphasized unity and resolved internal disputes behind closed doors, highlighting ODM’s ongoing struggle to redefine leadership in the post–Raila Odinga era.
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