ODM Calls for Urgent Meeting Amid Rumours of Cabinet Reshuffle

By Brian 

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced an urgent Central Committee meeting to be held on Monday to discuss key party issues amid growing talk of a Cabinet reshuffle by President William Ruto.

Speaking on Thursday, October 23, ODM Deputy Party leader Abdulswamad Nassir said the meeting will be chaired by acting ODM leader Oburu Odinga. 

The Mombasa Governor noted that the meeting will deliberate on 3 main issues, including the upcoming by-elections, the ODM at 20 celebrations, and updates on the 10-point agenda signed by ODM and UDA parties.

“There will be a meeting on Monday, chaired by Dr. Oburu Odinga, who is the acting party leader. The agenda of the meeting will have three items. The first agenda item will focus on the upcoming by-elections, since our opponents currently hope that we will fall apart and fail to secure victory.

“The second agenda item will be the ODM 20th anniversary celebrations, and the third will be to get an update on the progress of the ten issues we agreed with the government,” said Governor Nassir.

He went on to say the ODM will honour Raila’s legacy by ensuring the party is successful in the by-elections and the 10-point agenda with the government is actualized.

At the same time, Governor Nassir said the ODM party leadership will have a Parliamentary group meeting to address the internal conflicts within the party and agree on the way forward.

“After the Central Committee has met, we will convene ODM Members of Parliament, Senators, and Governors together with the party leadership so that we can agree on the direction we should take,” the ODM Deputy Party leader added.

The planned ODM meeting comes at a time when political tension is mounting over an expected Cabinet reshuffle by President William Ruto.

Reports suggest that key ministries could see new faces following political negotiations involving former rivals.

Analysts believe the reshuffle is part of Ruto’s strategy to strengthen his broad-based government by incorporating figures from other major political formations, including ODM and KANU.

The speculation gained traction after Ruto’s recent political pact with KANU leader Gideon Moi, which signaled a possible re-entry of the Moi family into government.

This move, many say, could influence the distribution of Cabinet positions and shift the balance of political power.

Political observers argue that the Cabinet reshuffle may serve both to reward loyalty and to appease new allies joining the administration.

ODM’s Monday meeting is therefore seen as a strategic move to align its position before any formal announcements are made from State House.