Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Godfrey Osotsi argued that Oburu lacks the credentials to lead a party traditionally rooted in opposition politics.
“When the Odinga family was going through serious tribulations, including the arrests of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Raila Odinga, Oburu was serving in government as a planning officer in Kakamega,” Osotsi claimed.
The remarks have intensified an already growing conversation about succession within ODM, a party long led by Raila Odinga.
As political realignments continue across the country, questions over who will eventually take over the party’s leadership have become more pronounced.
Oburu Odinga, Raila’s elder brother, has held several public roles over the years, including serving as a Member of Parliament and in government administrative positions.
His supporters argue that this blend of experience gives him a strategic advantage and a deeper understanding of governance.
However, critics led by Godfrey Osotsi insist that ODM’s identity as an opposition movement demands unwavering resistance to the establishment—something they believe Oburu has not consistently demonstrated.
The comments have triggered mixed reactions among party supporters and political observers. While some defend Oburu as a pragmatic leader capable of navigating both government and opposition spaces, others view his background as a potential liability in a party that has built its brand on challenging the status quo.
Analysts warn that such internal disagreements could weaken ODM’s cohesion at a critical time, especially as the country edges closer to the next electoral cycle.
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