Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has sparked fresh political debate within the Linda Mwananchi camp after openly positioning himself as a potential successor to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
The remarks come as the newly unveiled political movement continues to shape its strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Sifuna increasingly associated with presidential ambitions.
Speaking about the movement’s leadership and future plans, Babu revealed that he had already communicated his intentions to leaders within the Linda Mwananchi camp.
He said that if the movement succeeds in winning the 2027 elections, Sifuna should serve as president for only one term before supporting his bid for the presidency in 2032.
Babu’s comments have introduced an unexpected dimension to the coalition’s political calculations, with succession politics emerging even before the 2027 elections are held.
Sifuna has yet to publicly respond to Babu’s remarks. However, the statement could fuel debate within the Linda Mwananchi camp and potentially expose differences over leadership, succession and the movement’s long-term political direction.
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