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Omanyo said ODM is deliberately avoiding premature commitments as it weighs its options, drawing from past political deals to protect its influence and bargaining position.
Speaking in Mombasa, Ida made it clear that despite her proximity to influential political figures, she does not consider herself part of the political class.
Osotsi, who represents Vihiga County in the Senate, was reportedly attacked earlier in the day while in Kisumu.
Owidi, speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, said Wanga’s recent political messaging and positioning point to an effort to expand her influence beyond county leadership and establish herself within national power structures. He argued that her actions reflect a calculated push for higher office and raise concerns about internal competition within ODM.
The Linda Mwananchi faction is associated with a section of ODM leaders drawn from different levels of government, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, among others holding elected offices across the country.
According to Kaluma, zoning begins at the top level of leadership, where coalition partners agree on a single presidential candidate to rally behind, allowing the parties to consolidate their support bases instead of competing against each other.
The zoning debate has also drawn reactions from political rivals, with leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance welcoming the prospect of open contests and expressing readiness to field candidates in ODM strongholds. Some of them have argued that zoning signals discomfort with competition and could limit voter choice.
ODM commended investigative authorities for their swift action in initiating inquiries into the matter, noting that prompt investigations send a strong signal that complacency in the face of corruption must end.
In a social media post on Monday, he described Sifuna as a “tenant without a lease” and urged him to exit before being restructured out quietly, pointing to shifting political narratives and alleged internal party dynamics.
Speaking on NTV on Monday, Omanyo emphasized that the Orange Democratic Movement’s core DNA remains rooted in democracy, equity, and national unity, insisting the party continues to pursue power through constitutional means while advocating for inclusive development across all regions.
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has urged ODM to give young members real influence, warning that sidelining youth voices threatens the party’s relevance, organization and competitiveness in future Kenyan elections.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Alai argued that the absence of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga, popularly known as Baba, has exposed weaknesses in the party’s structure and decision-making processes.