Through their director of campaigns Junet Mohammed, the Orange Democratic movement made it clear that the stronghold would primarily concentrate on their own candidates, rather than compete against their affiliates.
The Suna East MP went on to list a number of areas which he regarded as major strongholds for the ODM.

Among the areas Junet listed included Coast, North Eastern, Nyanza and Western regions.
“It is important that these matters are discussed and the positions reiterated at the highest level of the coalition.” He was quoted saying.