Kirwa warns ODM leaders against going for Deputy President position
By Cynthia Lodite, November 3, 2025Former Agriculture Minister Arap Kirwa has warned Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders against deputising President William Ruto in the 2027 general elections.
In an interview with a local media house on Monday, November 3, 2025, Kirwa warned the ODM leaders that such a move would subordinate the party.
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“ODM should not go for the position of Deputy President; that would be subordinating themselves,” Kirwa firmly added.
On his part, Kirwa, reflecting on the late Raila Odinga’s absence, also urged ODM leaders to mirror Raila’s vision and spirit and to present a presidential candidate in the upcoming general election.
“They need to galvanise the imagination of Kenyans that, in the absence of Raila Odinga, his vision and spirit still live on. They should present a presidential candidate; even if he doesn’t win, he will still be part of the next coalition,” Kirwa added.
ODM Party stand
His remarks closely follow ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga’s remarks on the Party’s political stand while backing up Edwin Sifuna’s remarks.
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader and Siaya County Senator Oburu Odinga has affirmed Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna’s firm position of the ODM party after the loss of the former party leader Raila Odinga.
In an interview with a local media house on Sunday, November 2, 2025, Oburu backed up ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna for communicating the true position of the ODM Party.
On his part, Oburu revealed that indeed Sifuna’s communications on ODM stands are the exact path that the party is taking while praising him, stating that he is doing a good job in echoing ODM’s party position.
“Whatever Sifuna says, he was within his rights to say so because that is the true position of ODM in the matter; he is not isolated. He is doing a good job,” Oburu said.
Sifuna remarks on ODM leadership
His remarks come as ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has been on record urging party leaders to remain united and avoid fighting over Raila Odinga’s political inheritance following the former opposition leader’s death.
Addressing the media on Monday, October 27, 2025, Sifuna said the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) must remain strong and true to Raila’s vision, warning that divisions would only betray his legacy.