Oburu dismisses claims he takes instructions from State House

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga speaking in Rarieda on March 8, 2026 / PCS

The Orange Democratic Movement party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed claims that he takes instructions from State House, insisting that he makes independent decisions based on what he believes is right for his constituent.

The ODM party leader said his long experience in politics enables him to determine when and how to act without outside influence.

Speaking on Sunday during the thanksgiving ceremony of Health PS Ouma Oluga, Oburu maintained that he does not operate under directives from the executive.

“I am also telling those who are saying that Oburu is taking instructions from State House that I have been in this world much more than them. I know when I should take instructions; I know how to do it, and you will not teach me,” he said.

“I’m not going to take instructions; I have not done that before. I decide what to do and the right thing for my people,” he added.

On March 3, the ODM

The resolutions were reached during a joint ODM parliamentary group meeting held on March 3, 2026, under the leadership of party leader Oburu Oginga.

According to a press statement issued after the meeting, members received a briefing on recent party activities, reviewed upcoming programmes within and outside Parliament, and developed positions on anticipated issues.

The meeting was described as the first parliamentary group session since the one addressed by the late party leader Raila Odinga at the Argyle Hotel on September 22, 2025.

Following what the statement termed “frank deliberations," members approved and upheld all recent decisions taken by the party’s Central Committee and National Executive Committee (NEC).

The MPs backed a Central Committee decision supporting the ongoing working arrangement between ODM and UDA.

In addition, they supported a mandate requiring the party to engage in structured negotiations with UDA for the purpose of forming a coalition ahead of the 2027 election.

The Parliamentary Group also approved a decision by relevant party organs to pursue compensation for victims of past election-related human rights abuses. On this matter, the MPs undertook to work with partners and explore alternative mechanisms to ensure the issue is acted upon urgently and conclusively.

In another significant move, the Parliamentary Group endorsed the decision by relevant party organs for the party to withdraw from the Azimio coalition.

The MPs also endorsed a decision by the NEC to convene a special National Delegates Convention on March 27, 2027.

As part of its next steps, the Parliamentary Group agreed to hold a joint session with UDA MPs next Tuesday.

According to the statement, the meeting will provide a briefing on the implementation status of a ten-point agenda agreed between the two sides.

The Parliamentary Group mandated the party leader to begin internal processes, including determining modalities and representation, in preparation for the anticipated negotiations with UDA.