Cracks are widening within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's anti-Ruto remarks, prompting Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi to publicly distance the party from his sentiments.

• Governor Abdullahi stated Sifuna's views are "personal" and do not represent ODM's official stance, urging the party to focus on development.
• The controversy comes as ODM leader Raila Odinga returns to Kenya, facing pressure to clarify the party's position on engagement with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
• Senior ODM members, including Abdullahi and Garissa Senator Abdul Haji (from Jubilee Party within Azimio), advocate for continued engagement with the government for development in the North Eastern region.