"We have crafted a team to lure independent elected leaders on our side so that they (Kenya Kwanza) may have the Executive while we have the control of legislature while Judiciary remains independent," said the Nominated MP-elect.
"The President and Raila urged us to remain united despite failing to clinch the presidency and they pledged to remain firmly with us to see to it that we are not swallowed by the ruling administration."
ODM Chairman John Mbadi said other than lobbying leaders across the political divide, they are also banking on quality and competence of their candidates.
He said Mr Marende, Mr Maalim and Mr Kalonzo have experience to handle the job having been Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively.
"If the elected leaders are looking for competence and quality leadership then we have them, all the elected leaders should go for our candidates to appreciate competence in bid to provide credible oversight to the ruling administration," said Mr Mbadi.
However, he regretted that their opponents were "buying off" their members in bid to outnumber them.
Another MP from Coast said although there was general agreement that Azimio was robbed of victory, the meeting discussed their performance.
"There was candid talk about what we could have done better in the campaign especially on campaign funds and materials," the MP said.
A source said the criteria used to settle on today's candidates was based on the number of seats each has.
Kalonzo's party has 25 MPs and three senators whereas Marende's DAP-Kenya got five MPs.
The Azimio coalition has a slim majority of 167-158 over Kenya Kwanza in the National Assembly, but the Ruto side has wooed about 15 MPs from Azimio affiliate parties and 12 Independents.
They include seven MPs from UDM, three from Pamoja Africa Alliance, Maendeleo Chap Chap,(2), Upia two and one from the National Alliance Party.
With the resignation of Mr Wetang'ula, the Senate race is a tie with Kenya Kwanza and Azimio having 23 senators each.
Nairobi County Azimio leaders took the opportunity to reprimand parties that ditched the coalition after the declaration of Dr Ruto as president-elect.
While accusing them of disloyalty, the leaders urged the leaders to "come back home" so that they can fulfill their promises to Kenyans.
"None of us is available for sale. We only have one message," said Nairobi Senator-elect and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna.
"If you were elected within Azimio, you are a fraud of you joined any other coalition. We are not beggars and will not run away from our responsibility. We shall remain in Azimio we are not greedy. The greedy ones are the ones rushing to be bought," he said.
Kanu Secretary-General Nick Salat said: "We have been directed to support Azimio in Parliament and we will support our nominees by all means."