We followed due procedure in firing Sifuna, Gladys Wanga defends ODM
At a rally in Lamu Old Town, the party chairperson said indiscipline cannot be mistaken for democracy...
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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, also the ODM national chairperson, has defended the party's decision to remove Edwin Sifuna as secretary-general, asserting that due procedure was followed and the National Executive Committee (NEC) was properly constituted. Other ODM leaders, including Junet Mohamed and Abdulswamad Nassir, criticized external interference and reaffirmed their support for the broad-based government under President William Ruto.
- ODM National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting had 34 out of 40 members present, validating its decisions.
- Minority Leader Junet Mohamed accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of fueling internal party woes.
- Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir indicated a willingness to support President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
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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.
