ODM Addresses Letter Alleging Deal to Share Top Seats With UDA

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed a viral letter purporting to be an agreement with UDA to share top county seats in the Coast region.

In a post shared on their official social media handle, the ODM Party told Kenyans to ignore the doctored document.

"Treat this as fake news," the party wrote.

Earlier, the ODM had been a victim of fake news, with reports of the party leader, Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, allegedly falling sick.

The reports that made headlines on Tuesday alleged that Oburu had been taken ill and was admitted to one of the hospitals in Nairobi County. 

The ODM Party leader shared a video, where he reiterated that he was okay, and downplayed concerns about his health.

He confirmed that he had visited a local hospital, but only for a brief medical check-up with his doctors. The Siaya Senator added that he had since returned home after the brief medical examination.

"Thank you for your concerns. I have read the Nation’s digital news and wish to state that I am very well. I had only briefly visited the hospital for a general check-up with my doctors and have since returned home," he added.

Oburu cautioned those spreading fake news about his health. He explained that falling sick was not a unique event and could happen to anyone.

"Being sick is a normal human experience and should not alarm anyone. The day I am truly sick, I will inform you all, for I am a very transparent person," he further said.

In the photo shared by the ODM Leader, he was having a meal with one of his close aides. The ODM party slammed the local media outlet that published the article about his alleged admission.

The party called on all media practitioners to fact-check news before publishing and circulating it to the masses.