'You have seven days to respond,' Senator Oketch to ODM leadership
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has given the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership seven days to respond to allegations that it violated the Party’s constitution...
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Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership, demanding a response to allegations of constitutional violations by Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna.
- Senator Oketch alleges Sifuna’s gross misconduct, including promoting rival parties and disclosing confidential campaign finance information.
- He seeks Sifuna's immediate suspension from the Secretary-General role, removal from parliamentary leadership positions, and expulsion from the party.
- ODM Communications Director Philip Etale stated there are no plans to remove Sifuna, while Suba South MP Caroli Omondi dismissed Oketch's claims as lacking legal basis.
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Migori Senator Eddy Oketch issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership, demanding a response to allegations of constitutional violations by Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna. Following this, ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga met with Sifuna after a petition to expel the Nairobi Senator from the party was withdrawn. The meeting focused on party unity and growth. According to political analyst Alenga Torosterdt, the ODM is at risk of losing its traditional strongholds due to such internal divisions. These events come three months after the passing of Raila Odinga. Separately, the Jubilee Party leadership, led by Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i, defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks from a faction within the ODM Party.
