Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged his supporters to rally behind the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) as political alliances continue to shift ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
Speaking during a Friday interview on Western Kenya radio stations in Kakamega, Mudavadi emphasized the importance of unity and strategic positioning among leaders and voters from the Western Kenya region to enhance their national political influence.
Mudavadi said the Amani National Congress (ANC) has been dissolved and no longer exists as an independent political vehicle, calling on former party members and supporters to consolidate under UDA.
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He noted that the decision followed due process and reflected political realities on the ground.
“Mimi ndiye nilikuwa nguvu katika ANC, na tulipitia utaratibu ulioko mpaka tukafikia kiwango cha kusema ANC imevunjiliwa mbali,” Mudavadi said, stressing that the party had formally ceased to exist.
Addressing a recent court ruling that questioned the legality of ANC’s merger with UDA, the Prime Cabinet Secretary dismissed the decision as unenforceable, arguing that legal challenges would not alter the political direction already taken.
“Hiyo ni kama kupe imekwama kwa ngozi ya ng’ombe ambaye amechinjwa,” he said, adding that supporters should focus on strengthening UDA rather than engaging in procedural technicalities.
Mudavadi further urged Western Kenya leaders to work together if the region is to secure meaningful national leadership positions.
He argued that political weight is built through unity, numbers, and a strong party structure capable of influencing national decision-making.
“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.
He noted that when President William Ruto completes his term in 2032, leaders from Western Kenya would be well positioned to compete for key national roles, provided they remain united within a dominant political formation.
Mudavadi’s remarks come amid ongoing negotiations between UDA and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He clarified that while UDA recognizes ODM as a legitimate political party, no formal resolution has been reached to work with any specific faction.
He emphasized that the discussions are consultative in nature and that internal talks within UDA are ongoing to ensure a strategic approach before any coalition arrangements are finalized.
These developments are unfolding against a backdrop of internal divisions within ODM, driven by debates over cooperation with UDA and differing views on the party’s future direction.
Mudavadi’s intervention appears aimed at consolidating Western Kenya’s political influence within UDA, positioning the region for greater national relevance, and preparing his supporters for leadership opportunities in the post-Ruto political landscape as the 2027 elections draw closer.