Winnie Odinga: I’ve not yet decided whether to back Ruto's 2027 bid
Winnie Odinga, an EALA MP and daughter of the late Raila Odinga, has stated she has not yet decided whether to support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid. She emphasized that the ODM party's official stance will be determined by its members at a future National Delegates Convention.
Why it matters
The political alignment of the Odinga family and the ODM party is a significant factor in Kenyan national politics and the upcoming 2027 general election.
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga/HANDOUT
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga says she is yet to decide whether she will support President William Ruto's bid for re-election in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during an interview, Winnie further said the decision on whether ODM will support Ruto or field its own presidential candidate would ultimately be determined by the party membership through the National Delegates Convention (NDC).
Asked whether she would support Ruto in 2027, Winnie said the matter was a difficult one and that she had not made up her mind.
"That is a very hot question to ask in positions like this but I have not decided," she said.
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