Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has denied endorsing anyone to succeed her ahead of the 2027 elections, rejecting circulating graphics and videos that suggest she supports a specific candidate.

In a statement shared via her X account on Friday, November 21, 2025, she described the timing of the endorsement claims as too early, and accused those behind them of playing political games and twisting her words through manipulated graphics.

Passaris said that by 2027, she will have completed two full terms in the affirmative-action seat, and she believes it is time for another woman to lead.

She added that she will respect the decision of her party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), when the moment to choose her successor comes.

“Over the last 24 hours, I’ve seen several edited posters circulating online. Let me set the record straight. By 2027, God willing, I will have completed two full terms as Nairobi Woman Rep. This is an affirmative action seat, and I believe it is time for another woman to lead,” Passaris stated.

“To be clear: I have not endorsed anyone for the seat. It is far too early for that, and I will not be drawn into political games, misinterpretations, or manipulated graphics,” she declared.

She reaffirmed that her priority is service and delivering for her constituents, not politicking.

On the issue of the 2027 presidency, Passaris expressed her personal support for President William Ruto, saying she believes in his leadership, hard work, and transformational agenda for the country.

“As an ODM leader, I will respect the party’s decision when the time comes. As for the presidency in 2027, my personal endorsement is for President @WilliamsRuto because I believe in his leadership, his focus, his hard work and his transformational agenda for Kenya and for the African continent. My focus remains on service, delivery, and being part of Kenya’s shift from politics to prosperity,” she said.

This comes after claims that she was backing nominated Senator Karen Nyamu for the Nairobi Woman Rep seat. Passaris said the images and video clips are edited and have been used to misrepresent her position.

The controversy began after a short video clip circulated online showing Passaris speaking about her plans not to run in 2027. In the clip, she is seen acknowledging that the Nairobi Woman Representative seat would be open.