Junet Mohamed: ODM Remains Firm, Focused, and United

Kenya, 20 January 2026 - Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has moved to calm growing speculation about divisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying the party remains intact, disciplined and guided by clear internal structures. Speaking through a post on social media platform X on Tuesday, Junet dismissed claims of internal fractures, describing ODM as a single, united political outfit anchored on strong leadership and functioning party organs. He said reports portraying the party as divided were misleading and failed to reflect the reality on the ground. “There is only one ODM Party, indivisible, and it is led by our Party Leader, Oburu Odinga,” Junet said, underscoring that the party’s organisational framework remains firm and operational. Junet noted that internal debate is not only allowed but encouraged within ODM, arguing that open discussion is part of a healthy and democratic party culture. He explained that members are free to express differing opinions and try to persuade others, provided this happens within the party’s established structures. “The ODM Party is well structured, with properly functioning organs. We allow robust internal debate on a wide range of issues, and every member is free to hold and air their opinions,” he said. However, the MP was clear that once the party’s decision-making organs settle on a position, unity becomes mandatory. According to Junet, discipline and collective responsibility are core values that bind the party together. “Once the relevant party organs have settled on a position, our party base expects that we all fall in line. That is what loyalty, fidelity and faithfulness mean,” he added. He also brushed off suggestions of an impending collapse within ODM, insisting that the party is stable and focused on future political engagements. “There is no implosion in ODM, and there will be none,” Junet said, adding that persistent attempts to paint the party as fractured were misguided. Junet concluded by affirming ODM’s readiness for the political road ahead, declaring: “Linda Ground. Tuko tayari.” His remarks come days after ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga stated that the party intends to negotiate for a more structured and meaningful power-sharing arrangement in the next government. Oburu argued that ODM must secure stronger representation to effectively influence national priorities and drive development. “ODM’s current participation in the broad-based government arrangement has provided limited space. We entered the government through the window, but for the upcoming government, we shall enter through the door,” Oburu said, signalling the party’s ambition to play a bigger role in the next administration.