Speaking to supporters, Oburu said ODM would remain part of the broad-based government until 2027, insisting that the party’s current political position was guided by the path laid down by the late Raila Odinga.
He told the crowd that ODM had a responsibility to honour Raila’s final political decision, which placed the party within the broad-based arrangement.
“Raila left us in the broad-based government and as ODM, we will not walk away from that position before 2027,” Oburu said, drawing cheers from the crowd.
He added that the party’s continued participation was meant to safeguard national stability and ensure the interests of its supporters were protected within government.
Oburu noted that the period leading to 2027 would be used to strengthen ODM structures, push for policy reforms from within government, and position the party strategically for the next general election.
He dismissed claims that ODM had abandoned its opposition roots, arguing that working within government did not mean surrendering its values.
Looking beyond 2027, Oburu said the party would make a collective decision on its political future, including whether to support President William Ruto or chart an independent path.
He emphasized that such a decision would be reached through consultations within party organs and in line with the wishes of ODM supporters.
“After 2027, we will sit down as a party and agree on the way forward, including whether to support Ruto or not,” he said.
The Kibra rally attracted thousands of ODM supporters and senior party officials, underscoring the constituency’s continued importance as a stronghold of the party.
Oburu’s remarks are expected to shape debate within ODM as the country edges closer to the next electoral cycle.