Orengo, Sifuna, Babu, Osostsi Plan Parallel ODM ‘People’s’ NDC on March 27

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party faces growing internal divisions ahead of its scheduled National Delegates Convention (NDC), with competing claims over legitimate leadership and delegate lists threatening to deepen rifts in the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. A faction ODM party, led by Siaya GovernorJames Orengo has announced plans to hold a “People’s National Delegates Convention” (People’s NDC) in Nairobi on March 27, 2026. The Linda Mwananchi splinter group on Wednesday said the gathering will run parallel to ODM’s planned National Delegates Conference (NDC) led by Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, the party leader. Orengo tolds news reporters the alternative convention is aimed at giving ODM members excluded from the NDC a platform to participate. He added that the event’s location will be announced later. “We are fighting for the soul and legacy of the party called ODM and to protect the legacy of Raila Amolo Odinga,” Orengo said, referring to the late party founder. Orengo’s faction also plans a series of public engagements, beginning with a prayer and public meeting in Narok on March 22, followed by a major rally in Mombasa on March 29. Vihiga County Senator Godfrey Osotsi described the Linda Mwananchi-led NDC as “illegal” and undemocratic, urging party members to avoid attending what he called a gathering of “fake delegates.” “We control 35 counties out of 47, and we expect that the delegates coming to our meeting will be the legitimate delegates, as opposed to theirs,” Osotsi said.