We are not blame for poverty in Nyanza, Raila ODM says

ODM Chairman John Mbadi (left), Siaya Senator James Orengo (centre), ODM leader Raila Odinga flanked by ODM MPS during a past parliamentary group meeting. The party has said they are not to blame for poverty in Nyanza. [File, Standard]

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has defended itself against claims by a section of the clergy that the party was undemocratic and anti-development.

ODM Chairman John Mbadi also said it was wrong for a section of church leaders to heap blame on the party leadership, saying development challenges faced the region long before the formation of the party.