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Gladys Wanga Changes Tone, Names Unexpected Former President and Says Ruto Is Better Than Him

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has described the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as being fully involved in government, highlighting the party’s increasingly close working relationship with President William Ruto’s administration.

Wanga made the remarks while addressing ODM’s current political position and its engagement with the Kenya Kwanza administration. 

Her comments come at a time when the party’s political direction has become a subject of considerable public discussion, particularly as Kenya moves closer to the 2027 General Election.

According to Wanga, ODM should now be regarded as part of the government because of its participation and cooperation within the current administration. 

She further suggested that the party considers President Ruto a better option than former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

“ODM is fully in government,” Wanga said, emphasizing what she described as the party’s present political reality.

Her comments are expected to generate debate within ODM, particularly among members and supporters who hold differing views about the party’s cooperation with the government. 

While some leaders have backed engagement with the administration, others have expressed concerns about the possible political consequences of working closely with Ruto ahead of the next election.

Wanga’s comparison between Ruto and Kenyatta also adds another dimension to the discussion. Ruto and Kenyatta were political allies during the 2013 and 2017 presidential elections before their relationship deteriorated. 

Kenyatta later reached a political understanding with ODM leader Raila Odinga through the 2018 handshake, significantly reshaping Kenya’s political landscape.

Since then, political alliances in the country have undergone major changes, with leaders and parties repeatedly forming new partnerships based on emerging political interests.

ODM’s cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza government has consequently raised questions about the party’s long-term strategy and its plans for the 2027 polls. 

The position taken by influential party officials such as Wanga could play a role in shaping public expectations about ODM’s future alliances.

As the next general election draws nearer, attention is likely to remain focused on whether ODM will maintain its current cooperation with Ruto’s administration or pursue a different political arrangement. 

The party’s eventual decision could significantly influence Kenya’s political alliances and electoral contest in 2027.

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