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President Dr William Samoei Arap Ruto is confident that the Orange Democratic Movement Party will assist him get re-elected in the forthcoming general elections to be held in August next year.
But the president has received worrying news about ODM while in his five days Nyanza region so called development tour in the region.
Political analyst Fwamba NC Fwamba has delivered a candid assessment of the Orange Democratic Movement’s current standing, asserting that the party has experienced a significant decline in national influence compared to its political dominance during Raila Odinga’s tenure.
According to the commentator, the once-formidable movement no longer commands the expansive political grip that previously made it a primary force in Kenyan politics.
Fwamba pointed out that while the party maintains its traditional stronghold in the Nyanza region, its broader national footprint has retreated considerably.
He noted that Nyanza remains the sole territory where the party exercises dominant control, functioning as its final remaining electoral fortress amidst shifting political loyalties and emerging grassroots rivalries across the country.
Crucially, the analyst highlighted Nairobi as a key indicator of the party’s waning authority.
He observed that the capital city, which historically served as a critical power center and reliable launching pad for the opposition, has seen a complete erosion of the party’s historic influence.
The loss of clout in the urban metropolis underscores how deeply the political landscape has shifted against established party structures.
The commentary highlights the ongoing challenges facing traditional political outfits as they navigate an increasingly fragmented electoral environment.
With new alignments taking shape and alternative leadership emerging in former strongholds, Fwamba’s remarks emphasize that without structural rejuvenation, the party risks becoming a regional entity rather than a multi-regional juggernaut capable of dictating national political dynamics.
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