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Raila Odinga Junior has reportedly taken a swipe at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna amid growing disagreements over the future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the direction of Kenya’s opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement circulating online, Raila Junior is quoted as telling Sifuna that he would not be intimidated into abandoning ODM, the party associated with his late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, for what he reportedly described as a smaller political outfit. The remarks have attracted political attention, coming at a time when divisions over party loyalty, leadership and the emergence of new political movements continue to shape opposition politics. Sifuna, the Nairobi senator and former ODM Secretary-General, has increasingly been associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement, which advocates political reforms and has attracted support from several leaders seeking changes within the opposition. His position has sparked differing reactions, with some leaders supporting his political approach while others maintain that ODM's legacy and established structures should remain central to the opposition's future. The reported exchange highlights the growing differences among political figures as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 polls. However, the authenticity and full context of the statement attributed to Raila Junior have not been independently verified. The developments could further intensify debate over ODM's future and the direction of opposition politics.