According to available sources of news, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is making its intentions crystal clear ahead of 2027 polls.
During today's tour of the Coast region, specifically at the Linda Ground in Kwale County, party bigwigs led by Chairperson Gladys Wanga have dropped a bombshell that they are officially tired of the opposition label.
For two decades, ODM has been the face of the struggle, often watching from the sidelines as others took the wheel of government.
But as the 2027 General Election looms on the horizon, the message from the ground is that the party has had enough of the cold.
Governor Wanga was emphatic, stating that the party is no longer content with being sidelined and is now strategically positioning itself to be part of the next government.
The buzz around this announcement stems from a subtle but significant clarification. While the party remains a powerhouse, its leaders have hinted at a willingness to enter into broader alliances with Ruto government.
In a move that would have seemed unthinkable just years ago, there are increasing mentions of a potential working arrangement or coalition with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
The party hierarchy believes that to deliver on their promises to their supporters especially in regions like the Coast, they must move from critiquing policy to creating it.
Wanga has boldly stated that for them, the opposition era is over. Leaders have expressed a collective exhaustion with being the perennial alternative, aiming instead for the mainstream.
The Kwale tour serves as the unofficial launchpad for a revamped grassroots mobilization strategy.
While keeping their identity, ODM is signaling that broad-based cooperation is the new path to the presidency.
This isn't just about a change in rhetoric, it’s a calculated pivot toward the center of power.
As the political season heats up, all eyes will be on how this newfound pragmatism sits with the party's traditional base.