Babu Owino Says He Will Not Back Down as ODM Leadership Tensions Grow
By Malticks - January 20, 2026
Speaking during a radio interview on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Owino said pressure from fellow party leaders has not shaken his resolve.
He insisted that he is ready to face any challenge and will push ahead with his leadership bid when the party holds its National Delegates Conference (NDC).
Owino said his decision to seek ODM leadership was not made lightly and should not be misunderstood.
Owino said his decision to seek ODM leadership was not made lightly and should not be misunderstood.
According to him, those opposing his bid have failed to take time to understand his vision for the party and the country at large.
“I only move forward. I do not have a reverse gear,” Owino said, adding that leadership demands courage and consistency, especially in difficult moments.
“I only move forward. I do not have a reverse gear,” Owino said, adding that leadership demands courage and consistency, especially in difficult moments.
He maintained that criticism and resistance are part of politics and will not force him to abandon his mission.
The outspoken MP claimed that opinion polls show strong public support for his leadership bid. He cited Infotrack survey results, which he said ranked him ahead of other senior ODM figures.
The outspoken MP claimed that opinion polls show strong public support for his leadership bid. He cited Infotrack survey results, which he said ranked him ahead of other senior ODM figures.
According to Owino, the polls suggest he is the preferred choice among many party supporters, and he believes the final outcome at the NDC will surprise those currently in power.
Owino also addressed concerns that some youth leaders and influential party figures have distanced themselves from his bid.
Owino also addressed concerns that some youth leaders and influential party figures have distanced themselves from his bid.
He said political differences should not be interpreted as rejection, noting that ODM remains a broad party built on diverse views and internal debate.
Touching on the party’s future, Owino said his goal is to strengthen ODM and position it to win national leadership.
Touching on the party’s future, Owino said his goal is to strengthen ODM and position it to win national leadership.
He explained that his approach would focus on unity, inclusion, and expanding the party’s support base across the country.
The legislator further revealed his long-term political ambitions, saying he plans to contest the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 general election.
The legislator further revealed his long-term political ambitions, saying he plans to contest the Nairobi governorship in the 2027 general election.
He described the move as part of a broader plan to prepare for a presidential bid in 2032.
Owino dismissed claims that he is being sponsored or influenced by powerful figures within or outside the party.
Owino dismissed claims that he is being sponsored or influenced by powerful figures within or outside the party.
He insisted that his political journey is driven by the support of ordinary Kenyans and his belief in accountable leadership.
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