Sifuna Breaks Silence on ODM Future
There has been speculation on Sifuna's stance at ODM, especially after former Prime Minister Raila's passing...
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Following the passing of ODM leader Raila Odinga, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared his commitment to unifying the party. Amidst earlier speculation about his loyalty, Sifuna now vows to preserve ODM as Raila's legacy.
- Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary-General, pledged to keep the ODM party together "whatever it takes."
- The declaration was made after Raila Odinga's passing on Wednesday, October 15.
- Other key figures like Raila's sister Ruth Odinga, Deputy Leader Simba Arati, and Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina also echoed calls for ODM unity.
- Sifuna previously controversial for questioning an ODM–government MoU, now emphasizes unity to prevent the party’s downfall.
- Deputy Party leader Abdulswamad Sherriff Nassir stated ODM would “either be in government or be the government” by 2027.
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ODM Faces Succession Battle as Leaders Call for Party Unity - October 2025
The death of Raila Odinga has triggered a battle for succession within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Raila Odinga's sister, Ruth Odinga, has warned against emerging factions within the party, revealing that party unity was her brother's "dying wish." She made the remarks during the burial ceremony at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in Bondo. This call for unity comes as the ODM faces potential rifts ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna also declared his commitment to unifying the party to preserve what he terms as Raila's legacy.
