Ida has reaffirmed her support for President William Ruto's leadership and the broad-based government arrangement, insisting that she will not abandon the political position her late husband embraced before his death.
Her remarks carry significant political weight at a time when ODM's relationship with Ruto's administration continues to attract debate, with different voices emerging over the party's next move ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ida made it clear that she would not be part of any political shift that goes against the position Raila had left her with. She challenged those who supported her late husband to remain committed to the political choices he had made.
"Where he left me is where I am still standing. I know he left a lot of people. Where he left you is where you should stand. You don't shift. You don't shift," she said.
She went further to explain that Raila had left her firmly within ODM and in support of the broad-based government arrangement involving President Ruto.
"For me, he left me in ODM. That is where I stand. He left me in broad-based. That is where I stand. He told me that President Ruto is the leader, that's where I stand and there is nowhere I am going," she declared.
The statement was particularly important because it directly linked her political position to Raila's relationship with Ruto's administration, leaving little doubt about her preferred direction.
By asking ODM supporters not to shift political sides, Ida appeared to be appealing for unity and continuity within a party whose future political strategy remains a subject of public discussion.
Her remarks could also complicate efforts by those advocating for a different political arrangement, especially if they seek to use Raila's legacy to justify a departure from the broad-based government.
With the 2027 General Election drawing closer, Ida's declaration has added a fresh dimension to the debate over whether ODM will maintain its current relationship with Ruto or chart a different course.
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