The generational war in ODM has gone nuclear. Babu Owino has openly called for the retirement of the party’s old guard, accusing them of trading Raila Odinga’s legacy for government tenders.

"They are sitting on the future," Owino told a youth forum. "We cannot protect Baba’s legacy with the same people who failed him in 2022." The MP is mobilizing a "Young Turks" faction to take over party structures, setting the stage for a hostile takeover attempt at the next National Delegates Conference.