Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party leader Wycliffe Oparanya has asked party supporters to be cautious about leaders seeking to divide them along ethnic lines.
Oparanya assured party supporters that ODM remains strong in Western Kenya and beyond and therefore no need to panic over remarks made by Budalang’i MP Ababu Namwamba.
“As we approach elections, many leaders will be seeking excuses for their failure in an effort to find their way back. ODM supporters must remain alert to such maneuvers and hold individuals to account for the positions they held,” said Mr Oparanya.
The Kakamega Governor said the Luhya community is equally well represented and catered for in the party, holding key positions like that of Deputy Party Leader, Vice Chairman, Deputy Organizing Secretary and chairman of Disputes Tribunal, among others.
“At the beginning of the 11th Parliament, the party was also kind enough to reward our support with the chairmanship of the powerful Public Accounts Committee, which went to Ababu Namwamba and which we lost through reckless arrogance and selfishness,” said Mr Oparanya.