Nassir defends ODM leadership decisions
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has defended recent leadership decisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)...
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Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has defended recent leadership decisions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), insisting all resolutions were reached unanimously and in accordance with the party's constitution. He dismissed claims of improper funding for "Linda Ground" activities and addressed the party's leadership structure following Raila Odinga's pursuit of the AU position.
- Nassir stated that ODM's mobilization efforts historically rely on goodwill from party leaders and supporters, not direct party funding, in response to queries from Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
- He clarified that Oburu Odinga's appointment as acting party leader followed wide consultations and unanimous approval by party organs, including the National Executive Committee, Central Committee, and National Governing Council.
- Nassir dismissed the idea that ODM's 10-point agenda document cannot be amended, drawing parallels to the amendable Constitution of Kenya.
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