Speaking during an interview on Thursday, April 30, Sifuna said Raila believed ODM still had a realistic path to power, especially if it retained its traditional strongholds and consolidated voter turnout across key regions.
According to Sifuna, Raila often relied on electoral arithmetic, arguing that Kenya’s presidential race is largely determined by numbers and regional voter blocs.
He claimed the former opposition leader had assessed the 2022 election results and concluded that ODM remained competitive despite narrowly missing out on victory.
“Numbers don’t lie. If you look at the votes from 2022 and the shifts in regional support, especially in Mount Kenya, then you can clearly see the opportunity that was there for ODM,” Sifuna said.
He further argued that President Ruto’s political base had experienced some erosion, particularly in regions that previously delivered strong voter turnout.
“Numbers don’t lie. If you look at the votes from 2022 and the shifts in regional support, especially in Mount Kenya, then you can clearly see the opportunity that was there for ODM,” Sifuna said.
He further argued that President Ruto’s political base had experienced some erosion, particularly in regions that previously delivered strong voter turnout.
This, he suggested, could create openings for opposition parties if they remained united.
Sifuna also used the interview to defend his political stance within ODM, stating that the party has not formally agreed to support Ruto’s re-election bid.
Sifuna also used the interview to defend his political stance within ODM, stating that the party has not formally agreed to support Ruto’s re-election bid.
He maintained that internal differences within the party should not be mistaken for official party policy.
The senator’s remarks come at a time when ODM is facing internal divisions and growing debate over its future political direction.
The senator’s remarks come at a time when ODM is facing internal divisions and growing debate over its future political direction.
Competing factions within the party have expressed differing views on whether to maintain opposition politics or engage in broader political cooperation with the ruling administration.
Political observers note that such disagreements could influence ODM’s performance in the 2027 elections, especially if the party fails to present a united front.
Sifuna emphasized that Raila’s political strategy was always grounded in data and voter mathematics, suggesting that the ODM leader believed electoral victory was still achievable under the right conditions.
Political observers note that such disagreements could influence ODM’s performance in the 2027 elections, especially if the party fails to present a united front.
Sifuna emphasized that Raila’s political strategy was always grounded in data and voter mathematics, suggesting that the ODM leader believed electoral victory was still achievable under the right conditions.
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