Edwin Sifuna, Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), revealed he nearly resigned due to party leaders' criticism of his opposition to a deal between Ruto and Raila. His sentiment was sparked while honoring Phoebe Asiyo, drawing a parallel to her past threat to resign when principles were compromised.

• Sifuna cited a quote from Mama Asiyo: “When things are taking a turn for the worst, you have a responsibility to put your foot down and say this is not who we are.”
• Other ODM stalwarts, including George Aladwa, Peter Kaluma, and Robert Alai, have called for Sifuna's resignation, accusing him of causing party confusion.
• Sifuna declared he would resign if ODM formally agreed to work with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the 2027 General Election, stating, "The day they say ODM has agreed to join hands and support UDA in the 2027 elections – that I will not read.”