Sifuna declares political counter-offensive after ODM removal
He was flanked by Winnie Odinga, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A significant power struggle has erupted within Kenya's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna rejected his removal from office, declaring it "illegal and unprocedural" and vowing a political counter-offensive.
- Sifuna’s removal was announced by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Mombasa, hours before he addressed supporters in Nairobi.
- He was flanked by Winnie Odinga, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
- Sifuna attributed his ouster to his "outspoken opposition to any plan to support President William Ruto’s re-election," calling this his only "crime."
- The NEC cited concerns over discipline and leadership conduct, appointing Deputy Secretary-General Catherine Omanyo as acting Secretary-General.
- Sifuna plans a major political rally in Kitengela, Kajiado County, escalating the internal crisis.
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A significant power struggle has erupted within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after its National Executive Committee (NEC) removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General. Sifuna has rejected his removal as "illegal and unprocedural" and vowed a court battle. Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has been appointed as the Acting Secretary General. Following the shake-up, ODM has formally initiated its withdrawal from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing breaches of the coalition's agreement. Acting Party Leader Oburu Oginga is set to hold consultative forums on potential pre-election talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a significant reversal, Oburu Odinga announced that the party will actively pursue the Deputy President slot during these upcoming coalition negotiations.
