ODM endorses Raila as party leader, Mbadi Chairman and Ababu as Secretary General

Raila Odinga remains ODM party leader, Suba Mp John Mbadi is the new chairman and Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba has been endorsed as the new Secretary General.

The National Governing Council meeting sitting at the Bomas of Kenya on Friday endorsed the entire list submitted by the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the Transitional Independent Executive Committee (TIEC) after a meeting held at Sentrine Lodge in Elementaita last month.

The new party leaders, led by Mbadi and Namwamba, had earlier arrived at Bomas holding hands in a show of unity ahead of the NGC meeting.

Raila moved to stem party rebels by unveiling the inclusive lineup after the botched February party polls although his close allies opposed the move.

Those who were earlier opposed to the handpicking of party officials include Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya, Paul Otuoma and James Orengo.



The party will now have 36 officials to fill 27 positions. Here is the full lineup:

1. Party Leader – Raila Amolo Odinga

2. Deputies Party Leader – Hassan Ali Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya

3. National Chairman – John Mbadi

4. Deputies National Chairman – Josphat Nanok, Paul Otuoma, Adan Keynan and Christine Lemein.

5. Secretary General – Ababu Namwamba

6. Deputies Secretary General – Elizabeth Ongoro and Dr. Agnes Zani

7. National Organizing Secretary – Abdikadir Aden

8. Deputies Organising Secretary – Suleiman Dori, George Aladwa, Florence Mutua and Rozah Buyu

9. National Treasurer – Timothy Bosire

10.Deputies National Treasurer – Hilda Siang’a and Ogla Karani

11.Secretary Public Policy and Economic Affairs – Steven Kariuki

12.Secretary Legal and Constitutional Affairs – Timothy Wanyonyi

13.Secretary for Publicity and Information – Denittah Ghati

14.Secretary for International Affairs – Joyce Lay

15.Secretary for Women Affairs (OWL) – Beth Syengo

16.Secretary for Youth Affairs (OYL) - Rashid Mohammed

17.Secretary for Special Interest Groups – Grace Mboja

18.Secretary for Environment – Ronald Ng’eny

19.Secretary for Devolved Government – Kipkorir Arap Menjo

20.Secretary for Science and Technology – Dr. Noah Akala

21.Secretary for Labour Programmes and Social Welfare – Wario Dida

22.Secretary for National Security – Hon. Maj. John Waluke

23.Secretary for Humanitarian and Disaster Management – Amos Lempaka

24.Secretary for Disability Affairs – Isaac Mwaura

25.Secretary for Political Affairs – Opiyo Wandayi

26.Secretaries for Parliamentary Affairs – Janet Ong’era (Senate) and Thomas Mwadeghu (National Assembly)

27.Executive Director (Ex-Officio)