Call a ceasefire, ODM legislators urge Oburu
A section of ODM MPs have called on their party leader, Oburu Odinga, to convene a NEC meeting to address disputes that are likely to split the opposition party...
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A group of ODM Members of Parliament has urged party leader Oburu Odinga to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to address internal disputes. They expressed concern over recent "self-cannibalisation" within the party.
- Millie Odhiambo (National Assembly Minority Whip), Otiende Amollo (Rarieda MP), Tom Odege (Nyatike MP), John Ariko (Turkana South MP), and nominated Senator Catherine Mumma called for the meeting.
- The legislators highlighted their concern about divisions within the ODM party.
- The call for a ceasefire aims to prevent further splits within the opposition party.
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