Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, also the ODM national chairperson, has defended the party's decision to remove Edwin Sifuna as secretary-general, asserting that due procedure was followed and the National Executive Committee (NEC) was properly constituted. Other ODM leaders, including Junet Mohamed and Abdulswamad Nassir, criticized external interference and reaffirmed their support for the broad-based government under President William Ruto.

• ODM National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting had 34 out of 40 members present, validating its decisions.
• Minority Leader Junet Mohamed accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of fueling internal party woes.
• Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir indicated a willingness to support President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

Following the unexpected removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, political analysts suggest President William Ruto may be behind the ouster. The move is believed to be connected to negotiations for a pre-election pact between ODM and Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

• According to researcher and communication strategist Odhiambo Otieno, Sifuna was a "stumbling block" to a proposed alliance with Ruto’s UDA party.
• The ODM party has scheduled a National Delegates Convention (NDC) for March 27 to ratify leadership changes and choose Sifuna's replacement.
• Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has been appointed as the interim Secretary General of ODM.

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Secretary General. Both Osotsi and Sifuna allege that Ruto's interference is due to Sifuna's opposition to the current administration and a proposed coalition between ODM and United Democratic Alliance.

• Godfrey Osotsi threatened to leave ODM if Sifuna's removal is finalized, stating, "if Sifuna goes, I will also go."
• Osotsi claims a meeting at State House with President Ruto and Oburu Odinga finalized Sifuna's ousting.
• Sifuna insists he remains the legitimate Secretary General, calling his removal "illegal, unprocedural and violation of the party constitution."
• Siaya Governor James Orengo urged President Ruto to "leave ODM alone," alleging he is taking the party hostage.
• The accusations follow Sifuna's replacement by Catherine Omanyo a day prior to these public statements.

Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of instigating turmoil within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) following the removal of Edwin Sifuna as the party’s secretary-general. Orengo claims Ruto is interfering in ODM’s internal affairs and undermining political parties for personal gain.

• Orengo alleged that President Ruto is the cause of the problems in ODM, asking him to "let ODM be."
• Orengo insisted that Edwin Sifuna remains the legitimate secretary-general of ODM, despite the decision by the National Executive Committee (NEC).
• Embakasi East MP Babu Owino dismissed the meeting that led to Sifuna's removal as "a kangaroo meeting," and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi also implicated President Ruto in engineering the ouster.

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has publicly supported the removal of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, accusing former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding Sifuna to destabilize ODM. This endorsement follows a decision by the ODM National Executive Committee to expel Sifuna amid growing internal party divisions.

• Savula alleges Uhuru Kenyatta is funding the Sifuna-led faction to split ODM, intending to create a stable coalition between ODM and President William Ruto's UDA party for the 2027 General Election.
• Savula encouraged Sifuna and his allies to leave ODM and join Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party.
• Sifuna has dismissed his purported ouster as illegal, vowing to challenge it in court and plans a political rally in Kitengela on Sunday, February 15th.