The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has reacted to the move by ODM chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga to dismantle Linda Ground slogan

Taking to his official X account on Monday, May 25, 2026, Sifuna, who is affiliated with the Linda Mwananchi pact, celebrated the turn of events, maintaining that “Linda ni mjamo.” which loosely translates to “Linda is now one” .

The cheeky jab implies that the once-proud “protect the ground” campaign has been reduced to a singular, diminished entity or has become a unified problem for the party establishment.

The Linda Mwananchi faction has drawn large crowds during grassroots tours, pushing anti-incumbency messages and positioning itself as a people-centred alternative.

Recent polls have even suggested strong support for Sifuna’s wing among ordinary ODM members.

Wanga’s remarks on Linda Ground

Sifuna’s reaction comes moments after Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga assured party aspirants that the party remains united, stable and firmly under the leadership of Oburu Oginga despite the ongoing transition following the death of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Speaking during the Nyanza aspirants consultative meeting in Kisumu on May 25, 2026, Wanga said the gathering was aimed at bringing together aspirants seeking ODM tickets ahead of the next general election and assuring them that the party structure remains intact and strong.

She noted that although the National Elections Coordinating Committee had already opened the registration portal for aspirants, there was a need for early consultations before the closure of the exercise at the end of June.

Wanga said the party also understood the constitutional timelines affecting aspirants currently serving in public offices and promised that the committee would provide clear guidance on the nomination process moving forward.

“We thought it was important that even before the registration closes, we meet, see each other and give ourselves confidence that ODM remains steady, strong and united under Dr. Oburu Oginga,” she said.

The ODM chairperson also announced that the party had abandoned the ‘Linda Ground’ slogan after rivals reportedly adopted and distorted it, insisting that ODM members should now strictly identify themselves using the official ODM name, colours and branding.

“We had created the Linda Ground movement to consolidate our support base, but some people came and tried to imitate it with different versions. We have now left that behind. We are ODM and the colour is orange,” Wanga stated.