Battle drawn as ODM MPs eye post of minority leader

ODM leader Raila Odinga consults with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed during the party's central committee meeting in Nairobi on May 8, 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Several ODM MPs are lining up to take over the National Assembly Minority Leader position that is set to fall vacant following the nomination of Opiyo Wandayi as Energy Cabinet Secretary.

Suna East MP Junet Mohammed, Suba North MP Milly Odhiambo, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi, Seme MP James Nyikal, Makadara MP George Aladwa and Nyando MP Jared Okello have been mentioned as possible replacements.