Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - A section of Members of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from Tana Delta have accused the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) of interfering with their grassroots elections, calling on President William Ruto to intervene urgently.
In a press briefing following the April 12th
elections, the UDA members claimed that elected ODM leaders in Tana River
County played a direct role in disrupting the electoral process.
“Disturbingly, information came to our attention that some
elected ODM leaders were involved in this interference, seemingly aiming to
frustrate and sabotage the process,” the leaders said.
The members reported widespread confusion and irregularities
during the polls.
They alleged that, on the morning of the elections, Garsen
Constituency Returning Officers were abruptly instructed by the election board
to reassign clerks and presiding officers, an act they believe was influenced
by ODM-aligned politicians.
The accusations cast a shadow over the existing political
truce between President Ruto and ODM leader, Raila Odinga, with UDA leaders
warning that continued interference could fracture party unity.
“We are ready to welcome anyone, but we cannot allow someone
to leave their own house and come disrupt ours,” said leaders allied to Senator
Danson Mungatana.
Calling the elections “unfair” and “non-compliant with UDA
rules,” the leaders demanded the cancellation of the results and a fresh,
transparent process.
“If this is not addressed, we may be forced to step aside
and leave it to those so-called friends,” they warned.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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