Wanga: UDA-ODM coalition will command 17 million votes in 2027 polls
ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has publicly advocated for a formal pre-election coalition between the ODM and UDA parties for the 2027 Kenyan General Election. She claims this alliance would consolidate 17 million votes and ensure political stability for President William Ruto's re-election.
Why it matters
This signals a major realignment in Kenyan politics, as the historically opposition-led ODM moves toward a formal partnership with the ruling UDA party.
ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga/HANDOUT ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has expressed confidence that a formal coalition between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) would hand the ruling alliance a commanding victory in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during an ODM meeting in Kajiado county, Wanga said combining the support bases of the two parties would deliver an estimated 17 million votes, making the coalition difficult to defeat at the ballot.
"If you count all our votes and you put together with UDA, we will have some 17 million votes," Wanga told party supporters.
"And we will win the next elections and we will be with the Maasai community with us."
She urged ODM members to remain united behind the proposed political arrangement while reaffirming the party's support for President William Ruto's re-election bid.
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