Speaking during an interview on KTN News Kenya on Friday, February 27, 2026, Amisi addressed the growing debate surrounding ODM’s political direction following Odinga’s death.
He stated that, to the best of his knowledge, the former Prime Minister never endorsed any structured political merger with President William Ruto’s party.
Amisi recounted a past private conversation with Odinga, where the veteran leader allegedly remarked, “Hawa watu walituibia kura wacha tukule kidogo,” loosely translated as, “These people stole our votes; let us benefit a little.”
According to the Saboti lawmaker, the statement was made within a specific political context and should not be misinterpreted as approval for a long-term coalition arrangement.
Amisi recounted a past private conversation with Odinga, where the veteran leader allegedly remarked, “Hawa watu walituibia kura wacha tukule kidogo,” loosely translated as, “These people stole our votes; let us benefit a little.”
According to the Saboti lawmaker, the statement was made within a specific political context and should not be misinterpreted as approval for a long-term coalition arrangement.
“That was not a coalition agreement,” Amisi explained.
“It was a political statement made in a particular moment, not an instruction to merge or formally align with UDA.”
He insisted that Odinga remained firm in ODM’s independent identity and ideological stance. Any cooperation between ODM leaders and the government, Amisi argued, was strategic and issue-based — focused on advancing development or legislative priorities — rather than evidence of a binding political partnership.
The MP’s remarks come at a time when discussions about ODM’s future strategy have intensified.
Sections of party supporters have questioned recent engagements between opposition figures and government officials, interpreting them as signals of a possible political realignment ahead of 2027.
Amisi urged party members to examine the broader historical and political context before drawing conclusions. He cautioned against selectively quoting Odinga’s words to justify narratives that may not reflect the late leader’s overall position.
“Let us not rewrite history to fit present interests,” he said.
Amisi urged party members to examine the broader historical and political context before drawing conclusions. He cautioned against selectively quoting Odinga’s words to justify narratives that may not reflect the late leader’s overall position.
“Let us not rewrite history to fit present interests,” he said.
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