The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently at a crossroads, with its top leadership appearing to be in a dilemma over whether to support President William Ruto in the 2027 election or field a candidate in the general election.
Recently, the party's leadership has been sending mixed signals since Ruto decided to support former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC).
The perception that the party is working closely with the government was reinforced when Ruto appointed four ODM men in his newly reformed cabinet last year.
However, ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has made it clear that the party remains in the opposition, stating that he has been instructed by Raila to ensure the party maintains its identity. "Some people have told me not to speak out whenever things go wrong in the country, fearing I might spoil Raila's chances of being elected chair of the AUC by certain leaders within our party.
