KISUMU, Sept 20 \u2013 Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Chairperson Gladys Wanga has issued a strong warning to those planning to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying they should prepare for a tough contest.<\/p>\n
Speaking during an economic empowerment event in Kisumu, Wanga asserted that President Ruto\u2019s re-election is almost guaranteed, thanks to his growing alliance with ODM leader Raila Odinga.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome people are busy plotting how to unseat Ruto, but they\u2019re just dreaming,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis partnership with Raila makes his second term highly likely,\u201d Wanga added.<\/p>\n
The Homa Bay Governor dismissed claims that Raila\u2019s influence is diminishing, insisting that the former Prime Minister remains a key political force in the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople are saying Raila is old and irrelevant, but that\u2019s far from the truth. He still commands a loyal following and is firmly behind President Ruto,\u201d she emphasized.<\/p>\n
Referencing the recent devolution conference held in Homa Bay, Wanga praised President Ruto for keeping his promise to support women in the Nyanza region.<\/p>\n
She applauded the delivery of KSh 5 million per county to support women\u2019s economic initiatives in Homa Bay, Siaya, Migori, and Kisumu.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis shows we have a President who keeps his word,\u201d she said, dismissing critics who have accused Ruto of dishonesty.<\/p>\n
Wanga further revealed that ODM will join forces with President Ruto\u2019s camp in the upcoming election, declaring the two sides will campaign as a united front.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn ODM, we follow our party leader. Right now, we are fully part of the broad-based government,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Wanga also announced plans to tour all Luo Nyanza counties to oversee the disbursement of funds aimed at empowering women economically.<\/p>\n
The event at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo attracted over 2,000 women from Kisumu County, who pledged their support for President Ruto\u2019s development agenda.<\/p>\n
All four Women Representatives from the region were in attendance, alongside Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu and Suba North MP Milly Odhiambo.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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