Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has expressed confidence in Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga’s ability to align with the will of Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In a statement on Monday, September 22, 2025, Amisi said those underestimating the former prime minister should not be too sure about his political future, noting that Raila’s strength lies in his ability to resonate with the people.

“I told UDA guys, don’t be so sure with Baba. Baba will go where Kenyans will be, and most Kenyans want William Ruto out of office like yesterday,” Amisi remarked.

His remarks come shortly after Raila dismissed claims that his party may not front a candidate in the 2027 general election, insisting that no such decision has been made.

ODM PG Meeting

Speaking in Machakos during an ODM Parliamentary Group meeting, Raila warned members against committing the party to agreements that had not been discussed or approved. 

He stressed that ODM had its own plan, and decisions about 2027 would be made when the time comes.

“So, wherever you are, don’t commit the party to some things which have not been discussed. Let those things be discussed first. We are ODM. Who’s told you that ODM will not have a candidate in 2027? Who has told you?” Raila said.

He noted that the party had a clear roadmap negotiated earlier in the year when ODM signed a pact with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). According to Odinga, that agreement was aimed at creating stability and addressing pressing national challenges, not surrendering ODM’s future role.

“We have a clear plan that we have negotiated and we have agreed on. And let us continue to implement that plan. Other decisions we’ll take when the time comes,” he added.

This came after Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said that ODM will have a presidential candidate in 2027.

At the meeting, Raila defended ODM’s cooperation with Ruto’s government, saying the arrangement had achieved a core agenda.

He pointed to improved stability, reduced political tensions, and progress on joint initiatives such as the NADCO report and the national budget.

“This far, a core agenda of our coming together has been achieved. We have a stable and peaceful country. We beat up the chaos and created an environment where we could agree to disagree without fights,” he said.