Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has told his supporters that the Amani National Congress is no longer in existence and urged them to fully align with the United Democratic Alliance as political realignments take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said the focus now should be on unity, numbers, and influence within UDA to secure a stronger voice for Western Kenya at the national level.
Speaking during a Friday interview on several Western Kenya radio stations in Kakamega, Mudavadi said ANC had formally ceased to exist after going through internal party processes.
He called on former ANC members and supporters to move on from the party and work from within UDA, saying that was the only path to meaningful political strength.
“Mimi ndiye nilikuwa nguvu katika ANC, na tulipitia utaratibu ulioko mpaka tukafikia kiwango cha kusema ANC imevunjiliwa mbali," he said, insisting that ANC can no longer operate as an independent political party.
Mudavadi also addressed a recent court decision that questioned the legality of ANC’s merger with UDA. He brushed off the ruling, saying it had no practical effect on the political direction already taken by his supporters.
"Hiyo ni kama kupe imekwama kwa ngozi ya ng’ombe ambaye amechinjwa," he said.
He maintained that court cases would not alter the current political reality, urging his followers to stop dwelling on legal disputes and instead concentrate on building influence within UDA structures.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary further appealed for unity among leaders and voters from Western Kenya, saying the region must act together if it hopes to secure senior national leadership positions in the future. He argued that strength comes from numbers and organisation within a major political party.
"Mimi nataka kuambia watu wa Magharibi, tunataka uongozi wa kitaifa. Hiyo tutatafuta tukiwa UDA, tuwe na uzito tukiwa UDA, tuwe na wafuasi wengi tukiwa ndani,” he said.
Mudavadi added that when President William Ruto completes his term in 2032, leaders from Western Kenya would be well placed to compete for top positions if they remain united under a strong party vehicle like UDA.
His remarks come at a time when talks between UDA and ODM are ongoing. Mudavadi clarified that although UDA recognises ODM as a political party, there has been no formal decision to work with any specific group of ODM leaders.
He said the discussions are consultative and internal talks within UDA are still underway to determine the best political approach before any final arrangement is made.
These talks are taking place against the backdrop of divisions within ODM, driven by disagreements over possible cooperation with UDA and contrasting views on the party’s future direction.
Mudavadi’s comments appear aimed at consolidating Western Kenya’s political base within UDA, ensuring the region remains influential in national politics and positioning his supporters for future leadership roles as the country moves closer to the 2027 elections.
