Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang'o, has dismissed the possibility of joining President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He maintained that his political commitment remains with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) regardless of how the party's nominations turn out.
The statement matters because of what the story says it was meant to address: speculation about his relationship with the President's political camp. By rejecting a defection outright, Jalang'o sought to settle that talk before the nominations begin, rather than leave it to grow.
His position also covers the scenario where he loses. According to the MP, losing the ticket would not necessarily end his political involvement. The story says he expressed readiness to respect the outcome, which in his own framing includes backing Winnie Odinga if she secures the party's ticket.
The context is an ODM still working out its leadership structure, political direction and election preparations. The story notes that events marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death have brought renewed attention to the party, with politicians from different backgrounds taking part.
What the story does not say is what prompted the speculation, who was behind it, or whether anyone in UDA has approached him. It gives no date or venue for his remarks. Candidate selection, it notes, will ultimately depend on the party's nomination procedures and its members' preferences.
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