Raila to Chair Crucial ODM Meeting on Succession and AUC Bid Amid Competing Camps
• Two camps have emerged in ODM over Raila's exit and succession plans as he pursues the AUC chairmanship position. Joho and Oparanya are leading competing factions.
• A crucial ODM meeting set for Wednesday will discuss party elections, succession plans, and Raila's AUC bid. Raila himself will chair the meeting.
• Raila has hinted at the possibility of consensus rather than contested elections to avoid dividing the party along regional lines.
• Joho's camp wants fresh blood and new energy in party leadership. Allies include Junet Mohamed, Babu Owino, and potentially Gladys Wanga.
• Oparanya is also assembling allies, rallying some Western Kenya MPs to his side. The meeting may opt for "harmonisation" over full blown elections.