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February 12, 2026
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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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