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ODM Women, Alego Usonga MP Back Ruto’s 2027 Re-election Bid in Nyanza
Alego Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi has dismissed recent opinion polls on the presidential race, declaring that President William Ruto’s re-election is “a done deal.”
Speaking to constituents during a development tour, Atandi said he had seen a recent survey on political alignments and popularity trends but rejected its premises, arguing that the country’s political momentum has shifted.
He said the real contest is no longer whether Ruto wins a second term, but which region delivers the highest turnout in his favour. He urged Nyanza to mobilise fully to strengthen its leverage with the national administration.
With over 175,000 registered voters in the constituency, local leaders are stepping up grassroots campaigns to align with the government.
Separately in Ugunja town, a group of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) women leaders announced support for Ruto’s 2027 bid while reaffirming loyalty to the party.
Led by Paulina Atieno Oyule, with Eunice Achieng, Jane Atieno Otieno and Anastasia Odhiambo, the women cited national government development projects, including affordable housing, road upgrades and increased recruitment of local youth into the Kenya Defence Forces and National Police Service.
“We are ODM members, and we have decided to stand with President William Ruto for a second term because of the tangible development he has brought to Kenya,” said Oyule.
The group also backed Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Ugunja MP Moses Omondi, saying they would follow the path set by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga of working with the government. Achieng praised Wandayi for rural electrification and Omondi for timely NG-CDF bursary disbursement.
Otieno commended Ruto for an inclusive administration free from ethnic bias, while Odhiambo said women would mobilise in large numbers, citing equitable distribution of national resources.
The women also warned politicians campaigning in Ugunja against abusive language and violence, insisting that votes be sought peacefully and respectfully.
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