ODM Nominates New Minority Leader & Minority Whip
ODM Nominates New Minority Leader & Minority Whip: The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party on Wednesday nominated Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed as the new Minority Leader in the National Assembly.
He will replace Ugunja MP James Opiyo Wandayi who was recently nominated by President William Ruto to the position of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary.
Notably, The party nominated Suba North legislator, Millie Odhiambo as the new Minority Whip in the National Assembly. Millie takes over the new position from Junet Mohamed
Further, Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi was appointed as Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee, previously held by Treasury CS Nominee John Mbadi.
The opposition party also confirmed the formal resignation of the four party leaders while dismissing allegations of entering an agreement with President Ruto.
“We reiterate that there is no agreement of any nature between ODM and Kenya Kwanza,” read part of the statement by the ODM party.
“ODM therefore remains a member of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition and will continue to play its opposition role.”
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