In a tweet responding to an NTV Kenya clip, Kaluma wrote: "This one has lost direction, just as he did in ANC!"
The remark referenced an interview on NTV where Osotsi, also Vihiga Senator, downplayed the urgency of securing a coalition agreement more than a year before the 2027 elections.
Osotsi stated that having such a pact was "not a priority for ODM," emphasizing that the late Raila Odinga would not have rushed into alliances so early, typically finalizing them months not years ahead of polls.
Osotsi's comments come amid deepening rifts in ODM following Raila Odinga's passing.
The party grapples with leadership transitions under Oburu Oginga, accusations of sidelining key figures like Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, and debates over coalition talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance.
Reports indicate ongoing efforts to formalize a pre-2027 UDA-ODM partnership, with some Central Committee approvals already granted to Oburu for engagements.
However, Osotsi and allies have faulted rushed moves, including skipped reconciliation meetings called by Ida Odinga, and pushed for a National Delegates Conference first.
Kaluma's jab highlights Osotsi's past at ANC, where he served as Secretary General from 2015 to 2017 under Musalia Mudavadi.
Osotsi rose quickly but faced internal conflicts, including delisting attempts over alleged misconduct after the 2017 elections, before transitioning to ODM and securing a nominated seat then Vihiga Senate post.
The tweet, shared alongside the NTV video clip showing Osotsi in a suit during the interview, amplified online debates about ODM's future direction.
Critics see Kaluma's words as part of broader factional sniping, while supporters view them as exposing inconsistencies in Osotsi's political journey—from ANC's brief prominence to ODM's current turmoil.
As ODM navigates unity calls, coalition dilemmas, and 2027 positioning, Kaluma's pointed criticism underscores how personal histories and party fractures continue to fuel public spats within Kenya's largest opposition outfit.
