President Ruto behind Sifuna's removal, Osotsi says
The legislator also threatened to leave the party if the decision by National Executive Committee (NEC) to kick out Sifuna sails through...
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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Secretary General. Both Osotsi and Sifuna allege that Ruto's interference is due to Sifuna's opposition to the current administration and a proposed coalition between ODM and United Democratic Alliance.
- Godfrey Osotsi threatened to leave ODM if Sifuna's removal is finalized, stating, "if Sifuna goes, I will also go."
- Osotsi claims a meeting at State House with President Ruto and Oburu Odinga finalized Sifuna's ousting.
- Sifuna insists he remains the legitimate Secretary General, calling his removal "illegal, unprocedural and violation of the party constitution."
- Siaya Governor James Orengo urged President Ruto to "leave ODM alone," alleging he is taking the party hostage.
- The accusations follow Sifuna's replacement by Catherine Omanyo a day prior to these public statements.
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Political Leaders Accuse Ruto and Uhuru of Involvement in Sifuna's ODM Ouster - February 2026
Following the removal of Edwin Sifuna as ODM Secretary General, political leaders traded accusations of external interference. Siaya Governor James Orengo and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi accused President William Ruto of instigating turmoil and orchestrating the ouster. Political analysts also suggested President Ruto may be behind the move, connecting it to negotiations for a pact between ODM and his UDA party. Conversely, Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula supported the removal and accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding Sifuna to destabilize ODM. Amid the accusations, ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga defended the party's decision, asserting that due procedure was followed and criticized external interference.
