Sakaja Responds To Calls To Dump UDA For ODM
Sakaja was among the leaders who appeared at the Bomas of Kenya on Monday, February 10, for Raila's special prayers ahead of the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson elections later this week.

Nairobi Governor, Johnson Sakaja on Monday, February 10 provided a cheeky response to calls from ardent members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to join the Raila Odinga-led camp.
Sakaja was among the leaders who appeared at the Bomas of Kenya on Monday, February 10, for Raila's special prayers ahead of the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson elections later this week.
Whereas the main agenda of the event was support for Raila's AUC bid, the proceedings took a slight detour as some ODM leaders attempted to persuade Sakaja to join their party.
Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa led the calls to woo Sakaja into the ODM party, stating “Baba, as you go to fight for your position at the AUC, I want to urge our governor, Sakaja, to leave UDA and join ODM. Let’s walk together."
Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja and AUC chair hopeful Raila Odinga during a prayer meeting at the Bomas of Kenya on Monday, February 10, 2025. /CORNELIUS KIPRONOH
Aladwa also took a dig at the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), adding, "At our party, we love each other. There is no hatred or jealousy."
Echoing his sentiments was Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, who also urged the Nairobi County boss to consider the proposal ODM were bringing to the table.
"I’ve heard what Aladwa and (Gladys) Wanga have said. Where there are clouds, there is rain. Bumper to bumper we are together. I want us to plan later, let us complete prayers for Baba this week. In two weeks, I want to have a meeting with ODM bosses in Nairobi. I want to show you that I’m one of you," Sakaja stated.