Speaking to the media, Nyamori described the current state of Azimio as a “phantom” being presented to the public. “Without ODM, there is no Azimio.
What we are being served is a lie and a puppet that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is trying to create to negotiate politically, manipulate the country, and intimidate other players in government,” he said.
Nyamori’s remarks follow Uhuru’s announcement naming Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the new leader of Azimio.
Nyamori’s remarks follow Uhuru’s announcement naming Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the new leader of Azimio.
The decision has sparked debate, with many questioning its significance now that ODM has formally aligned with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in government.
According to Nyamori, Azimio’s strength historically stemmed from ODM’s organisational capacity, grassroots reach, and political influence. With ODM’s exit to join the ruling coalition, he argued, the opposition bloc is effectively weakened and lacks direction.
According to Nyamori, Azimio’s strength historically stemmed from ODM’s organisational capacity, grassroots reach, and political influence. With ODM’s exit to join the ruling coalition, he argued, the opposition bloc is effectively weakened and lacks direction.
“Uhuru is lying to Kenyans and cannot do what he claims without the participation of ODM party leaders,” Nyamori added.
Political analysts note that ODM’s decision to work with the government has reshaped the opposition landscape.
Political analysts note that ODM’s decision to work with the government has reshaped the opposition landscape.
Azimio, once the dominant opposition coalition, now faces uncertainty regarding its leadership, strategic focus, and ability to mobilise supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nyamori also cautioned that attempts to portray Azimio as a credible opposition force without ODM are primarily symbolic and risk confusing the public.
Nyamori also cautioned that attempts to portray Azimio as a credible opposition force without ODM are primarily symbolic and risk confusing the public.
He stressed that the coalition’s real capacity to challenge the government is tied directly to ODM’s participation, which remains absent.
Observers point out that the move highlights broader challenges in Kenyan coalition politics, where alliances are often fluid and party loyalty is tested by shifting national interests.
Observers point out that the move highlights broader challenges in Kenyan coalition politics, where alliances are often fluid and party loyalty is tested by shifting national interests.
The analyst warned that presenting a weakened coalition as a formidable opposition could erode public trust and undermine the credibility of political discourse.
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