ODM (Orange Democratic Movement) leader Raila Odinga has handed over his leadership to Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o as the acting leader supposed to succeed him.
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Raila Odinga said at an event with the National Executive Committee (NEC) in Mombasa the Kisumu Governor deserved the position as he had been committed to the party since it was founded over 20 years ago.
Raila Odinga changed the leadership to Anyang’ Nyong’o as the acting leadership since he wanted to immerse himself as into the final competition for the seat of the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairman.
Raila Odinga ensured that with his decision the party main aims and purpose would continue as he trusted in him.
The former prime minister claimed that the committee made the decision a few weeks ago.
He further added that they were rest assured that Governor of Kisumu would lead the party with a lot of assurance and aim.
The appointment included appointing the Governor of Homabay County, Mrs. Gladys Wanga as the new National Chairperson who took over from Treasury Cabinet Secretary who was known as Mr. John Mbadi.
Gladys Wanga had proved herself for the seat before when she showed her hard work as she vowed for the seat to be the Governor of Homabay County.
The political party believes that it will continues to reign with the decisions that they have made.
