ODM Unveils Strategy to Maintain Party Unity Amid Internal Crack Claims
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced a strategy it intends to use to maintain unity among its ranks despite reports of discord.
The allegations of discord in the Orange Party arise as others focus on Raila Odinga’s position as party leader. The claims have also surfaced as the party prepares to hold elections.
“On rebuilding, rejuvenation and reforms, the committee agreed on the need to continually grow ODM into a party that is strong both structurally as well as ideologically, with the ability to provide effective leadership on local, national and international affairs.
“In this regard, we agreed to continue with the ongoing membership registration while at the same time working to kick off the processes towards grassroots and national elections.
“With pride and satisfaction, the committee took note of the ongoing preparations by various leaders and members to vie for various positions. We have noted immense interest in the party.
“We therefore agreed not to allow election activities to be the source of divisions or cause cracks in ODM. The elections must be seen as a friendly match and not a do or die,” ODM noted in a statement released after the meeting of its Central Management Committee.
The party also expressed satisfaction with the amount of persons seeking to fill open party seats in the forthcoming elections.
“We are particularly encouraged by the number of young men and women who have expressed interest in vying for leadership. It is the greatest assurance that the party has a future and is still seen as a viable tool for national leadership.
“We encouraged our members to pursue their ambitions with a sense of responsibility to strengthen not weaken our unity and solidarity and to focus all our attention and energy on that big and main task for any political party, which is to take power,” the statement added.
The execution of the National Dialogue Commitee’s report, often known as NADCO, has recently experienced hurdles, including a court injunction. ODM has spoken out on the matter, pointing fingers at people they feel are responsible for the blockages.
“The meeting further noted with concern what appears to be coordinated attempts to derail the implementation of the NADCO report. It is becoming apparent that some if not all of these court cases are state-sponsored.
“If indeed elements in the regime are having a second thought regarding proposals they signed onto of their own volition, they should come out clearly to say so instead of sponsoring these cases,” the opposition outfit said.
Raila Odinga and his Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Alliance have, at different stages, stated their opinions on NADCO and its execution.
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ODM Unveils Strategy to Maintain Party Unity Amid Internal Crack Claims
