Caleb Amisi Threatens to Leave ODM if Ruto-Raila Deal Continues Until 2027: "Won't Seek Re-election"
- MP Caleb Amisi clarified the reasons why he may not seek re-election under the ODM banner in the 2027 polls
- In an interview, he criticised proponents of the broad-based government approach, saying they have confused supporters about the party’s true position
- Amisi, who claimed he has never met President William Ruto, also urged Gen Z not to protest in the streets again and issued an alternative to drive their points home
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Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has declared that he will not seek re-election on the ODM ticket if the partnership between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga continues into the 2027 elections.
Source: Facebook
Amisi, a staunch ODM supporter, expressed frustration over the party's unclear stance since entering into a working arrangement with Ruto’s UDA government.
Why will Amisi quit ODM?
He said ODM must either realign itself with its founding principles or risk losing loyal members and supporters.
“I was elected on the ODM ticket for five years. If the party continues collaborating with Ruto, I won’t seek re-election under its banner. But if it pulls out and retraces its steps, then we can agree,” Amisi said.
He criticised the current internal confusion within ODM, saying it has left both members and supporters uncertain about the party's direction.
"ODM must make a decision now, because there’s confusion even among its supporters, who don’t agree with the idea of a broad-based approach. Otherwise, there is nothing to enjoy in this government," he stated.
Amisi accused certain individuals within the party of capturing it for personal gain, claiming they boast about 'enjoying government' while pushing to support Ruto indefinitely — even suggesting constitutional amendments to cement their influence.
“We’ve been through too much as a country for anyone to casually suggest changing the Constitution,” he warned.
Has Amisi met with Ruto?
The outspoken politician emphasised that he has never met Ruto — not during his time as deputy president, not during the handshake era, and not even after the 2022 election.
He insisted his political principles have remained unchanged and that he cannot shift loyalties for convenience.
Addressing Kenya’s politically conscious youth, particularly Gen Z protesters, Amisi urged them to stop taking to the streets and instead form or join political parties, vie for elective positions, and effect change from within the system.
“If Ruto wins again, will the youth go back to the streets and face death all over again? Next time, it could be even more lethal — he’ll have nothing to lose.”
Is the ODM experiencing challenges?
ODM has been grappling with growing internal divisions following the formation of the broad-based government.
The tensions escalated into public spats between pro-government figures and those opposed to the cooperation between ODM and Ruto.
Most recently, party secretary general Edwin Sifuna admitted the party was facing difficulties and said it had become increasingly hard to define ODM’s position in national matters since signing the MoU with the UDA government.
Source: Twitter
Who is Amisi's preferred presidential candidate?
Meanwhile, in a previous X post, Amisi praised former Chief Justice David Maraga for his bold stand on legal principles, particularly his historic role in the nullification of a presidential election.
Describing Maraga as a potential leader born not out of political convenience or ethnic alliances, but from principled convictions, Amisi expressed strong backing for his presidency, stating he would be his number one supporter.
However, the same supporter voiced concern over Maraga’s political handlers, describing them as 'myopic, politically ignorant, planless, and rudderless.'
Source: TUKO.co.ke
