Millie Odhiambo Rejects ODM Zoning Strategy and Launches Sarcastic Hashtag to Counter ‘Jealousy’ Accusations

MP Millie Odhiambo fires back at ODM "jealousy" claims, rejects party zoning, and details an alleged goon attack in Kilifi involving internal factions.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 30, 2026, 5:48 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

Defiance Against Internal Party Narrative

The internal friction within the Orange Democratic Movement has reached a new peak as Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo publicly confronted party operatives. On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the veteran lawmaker addressed a recurring narrative from party-linked bloggers who suggest her political stances are motivated by personal rivalry with ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga. Odhiambo characterized these accusations as a sign of "intellectual deficiency," arguing that such personal attacks are used to avoid debating substantive policy disagreements within the party.

The Sarcastic Pivot to #Iamjealousofwanga

In a strategic move to neutralize the online attacks, Odhiambo has adopted the very label used to criticize her. By launching the hashtag #Iamjealousofwanga, she sought to mock the standard rebuttal used by her detractors whenever she expresses a dissenting view. She argued that even if she were jealous, it would only serve as a positive reflection of Wanga’s performance as a woman leader. The lawmaker made it clear that threats of social media character assassination would not prevent her from speaking her mind on the direction of the party.

Firm Opposition to ODM Zoning Policy

A primary point of contention remains the proposed "zoning" strategy, where the party seeks to limit competition in its strongholds to ensure a consolidated front against the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Odhiambo firmly rejected this approach, advocating for a free democratic process where performance dictates electoral success. She emphasized that within the current broad-based coalition framework, all parties should be allowed to field candidates, allowing the respective mandates and track records of leaders to serve as their primary defense before the electorate.