NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 26 – The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has postponed grassroots elections in four counties due to the ongoing heavy rains that have caused devastating flooding across the country.
In a statement, the party’s National Election Coordination Committee (NECC) chairperson Emily Awiti said the action was taken following requests from Busia, Siaya, Kajiado and Wajir for their programs to be reviewed.
“Having reviewed the ground situation and assessed the requests, the NECC wishes to announce that the elections scheduled for 27th, 29th and 30th April, 2024 are temporarily postponed. These will resume as soon as the situation has improved,” she stated.
The first phase of ODM grassroots elections was set to begin on Saturday.
In a schedule released by the party earlier, Kwale, Busia and Siaya counties would go to the polls on April 27 to elect their leaders while Kajiado, Migori and Wajir would pick their leaders on April 29.
On April 30, the party would conclude the first phase of the exercise with elections in Kisii, Vihiga and Murang’a counties.
A few days ago, party leader Raila Odinga chaired a meeting of the National Governing Council (NGC) ahead of the grassroots elections.
The NGC endorsed the resolution of the National Executive Committee, which included revamping the election coordinating committee ahead of grassroots polls.
