Oburu misses Coast rallies as finger-pointing, chaos grip ODM
ODM leader Oburu Oginga failed to attend party rallies in Lamu and Tana River on Thursday, events seen as crucial following the controversial NEC decision to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna...
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ODM leader Oburu Oginga was notably absent from crucial party rallies in Lamu and Tana River on Thursday. This absence follows a controversial decision by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on Wednesday to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, leading to increased finger-pointing and chaos within the party.
- Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir, Deputy Party Leader, and Chairperson Gladys Wanga led the ODM Linda ground rally in Lamu on February 12, 2026.
- The rallies were seen as critical in the wake of the political upheaval caused by the removal of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
- The events highlight growing internal strife and power struggles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
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ODM Removes Secretary General Edwin Sifuna Amid Internal Turmoil and Accusations Against President Ruto - February 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is facing a severe internal power struggle following the ouster of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna by the National Executive Council (NEC). Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga defended the removal, asserting that due procedure was followed. However, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) temporarily overturned the dismissal. The decision has caused chaos and finger-pointing within the party, with protests erupting in Mombasa and the potential for a mass exodus of members. ODM leaders held a press conference in Nairobi accusing President William Ruto of attempting to destabilize the party and orchestrate Sifuna's ouster. Amid the turmoil, party leader Oburu Oginga was notably absent from crucial rallies in Lamu and Tana River. Other ODM leaders, including Junet Mohamed and Abdulswamad Nassir, have criticized external interference.
