Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has urged members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to embrace unity and mutual respect amid growing divisions within the party, just weeks before its National Delegates Conference (NDC) set for March 27, 2026.
In a statement released on Friday, February 27, 2026, Nyong’o, a founding member of ODM and its first Secretary General, appealed to party leaders to put aside personal differences and focus on the movement’s founding principles.
“As a founding member of ODM and the Party’s pioneer SG; policies and principles custodian, I urge for unity and mutual respect within the party ranks. The party leadership and members have to remain steadfast in our core values of democracy, inclusivity and social justice for the people,” Nyong’o said.
His remarks come at a time when ODM is battling internal wrangles, competing political camps, and legal disputes over the legitimacy of the upcoming NDC. The conference, expected to chart the party’s course ahead of the 2027 General Election, has become a flashpoint for competing interests within the movement.
Observers say Nyong’o’s intervention signals growing concern among senior ODM figures about the party’s cohesion and public image. The Kisumu Governor, known for his long-standing role in shaping ODM’s ideological foundation, is seen as urging a return to the party’s original vision of unity and progressive leadership.
While the ODM leadership has yet to formally respond to Nyong’o’s appeal, insiders suggest that behind-the-scenes consultations are underway to ensure the March conference proceeds without further controversy.
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