A section of ODM women supporters in Mombasa has come out strongly to defend Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, urging party members to stop fighting her and acknowledge her position as the ODM national chairperson.

The group said Wanga’s leadership has been key in strengthening the party’s grassroots networks across the country.

Mombasa County ODM Secretary Betty Sharon emphasized that Wanga is the highest-ranking woman leader in the party and deserves full recognition.

"They should stop fighting Gladys Wanga and recognise her as the ODM party chairperson. She is the topmost woman leader in ODM and that must be respected. They should stop using Interior PS Raymond Omollo to fight Gladys Wanga,” said Sharon.

On her patlrt Fatma Mohammed, ODM party supporter, urged party members to uplift women in leadership.

“We need to support women leaders and not drag them down. There is a reason why the late Raila Odinga was comfortable with her being the chairperson and this should be respected. You cannot bring someone down just because of their agenda,” she said.

Mombasa-based ODM mobiliser Quinter Awira also defended Wanga, crediting her for strengthening the party and securing key victories.

“Gladys Wanga has been instrumental in building this party, so we cannot allow anyone to interfere. As party loyalists, we will stand with Gladys Wanga. We know all this noise is because of the victory she delivered in the just concluded Kasipul by-election,” said Awira.