This was the sentiment shared by thousands of netizens this week after a photo surfaced online showing Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nyandarua Senator John Methu sharing a lighthearted moment over a game of pool.
The image, which shows the two youthful leaders leaning.
Speaking in a reflective tone Oburu suggested that any such role would be temporary and purely in the interest of party stability.
Insiders say the idea is rooted in ensuring seamless coordination within ODM structures as younger leaders consolidate their political footing.
While Oburu stopped short of naming a specific office his comments were widely read as an acknowledgment of ongoing consultations within the party’s top ranks.
Winnie Odinga and Raila Odinga Junior both increasingly visible in political and civic spaces are seen by supporters as part of ODM’s next wave of leadership.
However allies note that timing and preparedness remain key considerations.
Oburu’s hinted caretaker role therefore is viewed less as a power grab and more as a bridge between established leadership and emerging voices.
Party loyalists have offered mixed reactions.
Some welcome the prospect of experienced hands guiding a transition arguing it preserves ODM’s ideological cohesion.
Others caution that the party must clearly outline succession pathways to avoid perceptions of dynastic politics.
Political analysts say the development underscores ODM’s broader challenge balancing its storied legacy with the expectations of a younger reform minded base.
Symbolism matters in politics one observer noted.
A temporary holding arrangement can either reassure supporters or raise new questions depending on how transparently it is handled.
For now ODM has not issued an official statement clarifying Oburu’s remarks.
But as succession talk gathers momentum the party’s next steps will likely shape its internal dynamics and its public image in the months ahead.
