Sifuna reignites push for Luhya presidency in 2027
The Nairobi Senator also dismissed calls for his removal as ODM's Secretary-General over alleged sabotage of the broad-based government...
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ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has reignited calls for the Luhya community to field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the burial of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, Sifuna criticized Luhya leaders supporting the government and urged them to back a community-backed presidential bid.
- Sifuna challenged Chief CS Musalia Mudavadi and Speaker Moses Wetangula to support a Luhya presidential candidate in 2027, as they have indicated they would wait until 2032.
- Sifuna dismissed calls for his removal as ODM Secretary-General, claiming some individuals were unsettled by leaked information regarding talks with President William Ruto to push ODM towards a deal with UDA.
- Sifuna eulogized Jirongo, recalling his support during his Nairobi Senatorial campaign, including a cash contribution, and working for him as a lawyer.
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is grappling with significant internal turmoil, factional wars, and a potential implosion as it looks towards the 2027 elections. Following its 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa, the party is reportedly at a crossroads. Senior ODM leaders are pursuing a pre-election pact with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), with a power pact meeting reported in Kilgoris. In contrast to a potential UDA alliance, ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has reignited calls for the Luhya community to field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Sifuna criticized Luhya leaders who are supporting the government, urging them instead to back a community-supported presidential bid.
