A miracle can happen! Omanyo says ODM will pursue presidency

ODM Acting Secretary General and Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has declared that the Orange Democratic Movement will continue pursuing the country's top leadership position.

The ODM acting SG said the party is not limiting its ambitions in any future political negotiations.

Omanyo added that ODM's goal remains securing the presidency, even as discussions continue over how political partners could work together.

She argued that ODM should not approach negotiations from a position of weakness, insisting that the party has every right to seek the highest office in the land.

"We are not demeaning ourselves; we must up our game. We are there for a higher calling. We even want the president slot itself. When you are going to negotiations, a miracle can happen," she said during an interview at K24 TV.

The Busia Woman Representative suggested that political negotiations can produce unexpected outcomes, including arrangements that could see the presidency change hands through mutual agreement among coalition partners.

"The President can say, 'I have tasted five years, you can take five.' Do you want to tell me that we won't take it?" she posed.

However, she clarified that such proposals remain speculative and do not represent a formal position by the party.

She maintained that ODM would continue seeking the highest levels of leadership while remaining open to discussions on how positions may be shared among political partners.

"That was just a suggestion that one or two people have put across. But we will still go for the highest level of leadership, negotiate and see how we shall share," she added.

On Sunday, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) issued a series of resolutions following a rally held in Kirembe, Kisumu County on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

ODM reaffirmed its commitment to remain in the broad-based government, saying it will continue building partnerships aimed at gaining political power in future.

“We reaffirm our commitment to staying in the broad-based government and in government now and in the future, and building partnerships to capture power. (Tunataka power),” ODM said.

The party reaffirmed unity among its supporters in the region, stating that the community remains one indivisible and united people whose engagement in political and development matters will continue to be channelled through the party.

This follows a move by ODM Leader Oburu Odinga and Chairperson Gladys Wanga, who dropped their ambition for Deputy Presidency under the broad-based government and will defend their seats as Senator and Governor, respectively.

Oburu urged leaders to focus on service delivery, unity and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 polls.

The veteran politician praised ODM Electoral Board chairperson Emily Awita, describing her as principled and resistant to bribery or political pressure.

“Even if you are my friend, even if you have money, don’t think that money can buy leadership. We are going to ensure there is free and fair competition,” he said.

Oburu challenged elected leaders to use the remaining one year and two months before the election to deliver meaningful development projects to wananchi.

“Work very hard and deliver services to the people because whatever services you have delivered is what you will use to campaign,” he said.

The Siaya Senator also cautioned aspirants against turning internal competition into hostility, reminding them that rivals in ODM nominations would still be key allies during the general election campaign.