ODM demands respect from UDA amid tension in broad-based government

The Orange Democratic Movement Central Committee members addresing the press on April 16, 2026. [ODM,X]

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has raised concerns over its relationship with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing some senior UDA officials of making unwarranted public remarks that have unsettled its members, and demanding respect for its principles and ideology.

The concerns were outlined during an ODM Central Committee meeting held on April 16, 2026, where members expressed unease over what it termed as statements by UDA officials aimed at causing anxiety and disquiet within ODM ranks, warning that the party expects mutual respect within the broad-based partnership.