Caleb Amisi challenges ODM ouster, files complaint with party registrar
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi files complaint with Registrar of Political Parties over removal from ODM NEC, terms move illegal and seeks revocation of decision...
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Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has filed a complaint with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, challenging his removal from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC). This move comes as ODM also ousted Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, citing indiscipline amidst internal party realignments.
- Amisi received a letter on February 6 stating his position as Deputy National Organising Secretary "ipso facto lapsed" after his re-election as ODM Chairperson for Trans Nzoia County.
- He accuses ODM leadership of targeting critics, asserting he previously held both positions without issue since September 8, 2023.
- On Wednesday, Caleb Amisi, Kipkorir Menjo, and Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma were removed from the ODM NEC.
- The dispute arises amid tensions over a proposed coalition between ODM and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party for the 2027 General Election.
- Amisi is seeking regulatory intervention from the Registrar to halt the NEC's decision and has requested official party documentation, including the latest Party Constitution and list of NEC Members as of February 6, 2026.
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