Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has reassured ODM followers that the movement is still intact, and thwarted claims that it crumbled after a series of handshakes from its Leader Raila Odinga.
Governor Joho, who is also the ODM deputy leader stated that the party had fashioned a plan to give it more punch in readiness to the 2022 General elections.
Joho made this remarks on Wednesday evening when he addressed ODM supporters in Kondele-Kisumu.
“Our party is still solid and compact but we want to strengthen it and Raila’s position more, so that he is assured of our backing when he engages the other leaders across the country,” said Governor Joho.
Joho revealed that Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong’o had invited him to Kisumu to chat on how to harness the party’s support, adding that he will troop back to Kisumu for three days to engage with Governor Nyong’o and also the electorate.
He insisted that ODM was in full support of a referendum set to see the creation of a Prime Minister seat.
This move has, however, been strongly opposed by Deputy President William Ruto.
“There are some people who are claiming they won’t allow the constitutional amendment.
"You can’t be longing for Presidency yet you are afraid of some things. If people declare that the Constitution be changed, then nothing or nobody will stop it,” stated Joho.
He indicated that he will be on the forefront pushing for constitutional changes in a move to see a referendum called.