ODM demands full implementation of Raila–Ruto 10-point deal before 2027 polls

Speaking at Chungwa House following a meeting with newly elected ODM MPs, Dr. Oburu emphasised the importance of resolving key issues identified as "thorny" by the two leaders. 

He also praised the party's performance in the recently held by-elections, describing the results as a victory for the broad-based team arrangement between ODM and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

“We are congratulating our members of parliament, those elect who have succeeded in the just-ended by-elections and we are also welcoming those who participated but did not win. This is to congratulate all our people of the ODM community,” Dr. Oburu said. 

“We are very happy and proud because where we fielded our candidates for parliamentary seats, we succeeded in all of them. Where our partners, the UDA, also fielded candidates, they succeeded as well. This broad-based arrangement succeeded in all the parliamentary seats that were up for grabs.”

Dr. Oburu, accompanied by ODM deputy leaders Abdulswamad Nasir, Godfrey Osotsi, and Simba Arati, emphasised the importance of the party's continued activity and vigilance.

 “This is not a time for us to sleep; this is a time for us to work, deliver, and strengthen our party. ODM must remain strong. It is a national party, not a party for any particular area, but a party for the unity of Kenya and for the future of the country,” he said.

Highlighting the youthful composition of the newly elected MPs, Dr. Oburu emphasized generational continuity within the party. 

“The people who have been elected here are Gen Zs like me. Our party must remain strong, and members of ODM should be proud. If we don’t work hard to make our party strong, we risk being taken for granted. We are a party with a mission, and we cannot fail to work for our people,” he added.

Dr. Oburu concluded by reiterating the importance of the 10-point agenda:

 “We are in a broad-based arrangement where we have a 10-point agenda which we want to see implemented fully before the 2027 elections. This is what we stand for.”