Speaking at an ODM delegates’ meeting in Mombasa on November 1, Sifuna said Kenyans will be surprised in the 2027 General Election.
Sifuna emphasized that ODM is preparing to field a strong presidential candidate and rejected any suggestion that no other contender could challenge the ruling party.
“Sai kila mtu akona mambo yake, anasema baba aliniambia hivi, baba alisema vile lakini ile tunaweza kubaliana ni yale alituambia sisi sote. Tukiwa wazi mbele ya umma, baba alisema tunajitayarisha kwa ajili ya uchaguzi wa 2027 tuweze kutoa candidate wetu. Najua hakuna jambo inaweza wekwa mbele yetu itushinde. Tukiamua tunasimamisha party leader wetu, tutashinda uchaguzi… Watashangaa sana,” Sifuna said, quoting Raila and stressing the party’s readiness.
He also clarified that the ongoing broad-based arrangement between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) does not amount to a coalition.
Sifuna emphasized that ODM is preparing to field a strong presidential candidate and rejected any suggestion that no other contender could challenge the ruling party.
“Sai kila mtu akona mambo yake, anasema baba aliniambia hivi, baba alisema vile lakini ile tunaweza kubaliana ni yale alituambia sisi sote. Tukiwa wazi mbele ya umma, baba alisema tunajitayarisha kwa ajili ya uchaguzi wa 2027 tuweze kutoa candidate wetu. Najua hakuna jambo inaweza wekwa mbele yetu itushinde. Tukiamua tunasimamisha party leader wetu, tutashinda uchaguzi… Watashangaa sana,” Sifuna said, quoting Raila and stressing the party’s readiness.
He also clarified that the ongoing broad-based arrangement between ODM and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) does not amount to a coalition.
Each party retains its independent identity and will make decisions collectively regarding the 2027 elections.
Sifuna warned ODM members not to use the upcoming November 27 by-election campaigns to push slogans about two-term presidencies.
Sifuna warned ODM members not to use the upcoming November 27 by-election campaigns to push slogans about two-term presidencies.
He said such actions would not be tolerated, reinforcing the party’s commitment to disciplined campaigning.
In addition, Sifuna condemned the situation in Tanzania, where protests demanding electoral reforms were reportedly met with excessive force.
In addition, Sifuna condemned the situation in Tanzania, where protests demanding electoral reforms were reportedly met with excessive force.
He warned that the suppression of democratic voices, even in neighboring countries, could set a dangerous precedent.
“Mambo ambayo tunayaona Tanzania, ni ya kusikitisha. Nataka kuwaonya, kwa kuwa mnadhani Tanzania ni mbali. Ugonjwa wa kukandamiza wanademokrasia, ni jukumu letu kusema hapana, kwa kuwa ni rahisi sana ugonjwa huo kuvuka border,” he remarked, highlighting the importance of safeguarding democracy.
“Mambo ambayo tunayaona Tanzania, ni ya kusikitisha. Nataka kuwaonya, kwa kuwa mnadhani Tanzania ni mbali. Ugonjwa wa kukandamiza wanademokrasia, ni jukumu letu kusema hapana, kwa kuwa ni rahisi sana ugonjwa huo kuvuka border,” he remarked, highlighting the importance of safeguarding democracy.
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