Raila Odinga, the leader of ODM, has defended Secretary General Edwin Sifuna against criticism over his statements regarding the ODM-Kenya Kwanza Memorandum of Understanding during a conference in Kakamega.

• Raila emphasized the right to free expression within the party, stating, “Everybody has a right to speak their mind. That is democracy."
• Edwin Sifuna recently claimed that ODM was confused about its agreement with Kenya Kwanza, declaring it expired.
• Raila condemned public criticisms of party members and urged that disputes be resolved internally through proper party channels.