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Kisii Governor and Orange Democratic Movement Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati delivered a firm declaration regarding party identity while addressing a public gathering at Otonglo in Kisumu County during a visit by President William Ruto.
Speaking directly to local residents and national leaders present, the county boss reaffirmed the region’s strong alignment with the traditional opposition party, drawing a clear line between administrative cooperation with the national government and political affiliation.
He underscored that while working alongside the state executive to promote development across the western region remains essential, local voters maintain an unwavering allegiance to their established party identity and principles.
The governor addressed growing political debates concerning potential political arrangements or joint party operations ahead of future electoral cycles.
He cautioned against attempts to blend the identity of the orange party with other ruling coalition factions, stressing that the local political domain strictly belongs to his party.
He insisted that voters in Kisumu and the broader Nyanza region expect clear political boundaries, signaling resistance to any political zoning or merging of grassroots structures that might dilute the party’s distinct voice.
His remarks reflect heightened internal debate within the political landscape following broad-based working arrangements between government leadership and key opposition figures.
While executive leaders continue executing joint development programs, prominent regional figures like the Kisii governor emphasize that political loyalty, party machinery, and electoral strategy will remain separate, protecting established strongholds from external political absorption.
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