“Using the coming elections to further their own interests.” These words sparked another political storm after a critic accused the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) of relying on President William Ruto’s administration to influence the outcome of the 2027 General Election instead of seeking victory through the ballot.
In a strongly worded post shared online, the critic further described ODM supporters as “blind believers,” fueling political debate as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The post also claimed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who was in office during the 2022 General Election, did not rig the election in favour of Raila Odinga, popularly known as Baba.
According to the critic, some ODM supporters believe the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will help the party secure victory in 2027. The post alleged that certain ODM supporters are confident President Ruto will manipulate the election results in their favour. It further claimed that they are “desperately praying that UDA will deliver the final rig in 2027” after Baba allegedly declined to rig the election for them in 2022.
The allegations come at a time when political alliances and succession politics are dominating Kenya’s political landscape. While several politicians have spoken about possible realignments ahead of the next General Election, no evidence has been presented to support claims that any political party is planning to manipulate the electoral process.
As of the time of publication, neither ODM nor UDA had issued an official response to the allegations.
The 2022 Kenyan presidential election was among the country’s most hotly contested polls. President William Ruto was declared the winner by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), while Raila Odinga challenged the results in the Supreme Court. The court ultimately upheld Ruto’s victory.
Political observers have continued to urge leaders and their supporters to refrain from making unsubstantiated claims that could undermine public confidence in the country’s democratic processes as the 2027 General Election approaches. They have also called on political leaders to safeguard the independence of electoral institutions and ensure Kenyans are able to choose their leaders through a free, fair, and credible election.
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