Orengo accuses ODM leadership of weakening the party

Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused the ODM top leadership of yielding to the influence of President William Ruto, saying the current push to secure the deputy president position is a sign of weakness. He accused the President of weakening the party. Speaking in Kisumu on Tuesday, Orengo said ODM has slowed its push for zoning ahead of pre-election talks with the ruling UDA party, accusing the leadership of lacking direction in its negotiations. His remarks come after ODM indicated it is seeking a 50-50 power-sharing deal with UDA, including several front-runners for the deputy president position.