PARTY NATIONAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE
The Orange Democratic Movement heads to the National
Delegates Conference on 28th February to elect its party official. The
party that has faced problems during the primaries is however looking forward
to a democratic election. Several leaders have declared their interest for the
positions that are to be contested.
The party positions has attracted both the old guards and
the young tax who have always claimed that it is there time to take over the
party leadership.
The party leader, Hon Raila Odinga has said that nobody is
given a direct nomination including himself who has to face the ballot too. He
has presented his name as a candidate
for the Party leaders’ position and will compete against Mpuri Aburi. The Deputy
leaders’ position will have Joho Hassan battle it out with the other
competitors.
The youthful leaders such as Ababu Namwamba have declared
their interest and will face the delegates so as to be elected.
Magarer Langat has said that they are going to ensure that the process
is free and fair so that delegates can have an opportunity to pick their
national leaders without undue influence and manipulation.
The 26 positions are expected to be filled on that day and to reflect a
nation al outlook. Women have been encouraged to seek positions in the party
and the likes of Senator Ongoro, Dr. Zanii Janet Ongera, have already expressed
their wish to vie so as to be elected by the delegates.
