Mass exodus from ODM as Secretary General Sifuna is kicked out
The ODM party could soon be a shell of its former self, if the mass exit triggered by the ouster of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna boils longer...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is facing a potential mass exodus following the ouster of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Protests have already erupted in Mombasa among party members who oppose his removal, signaling significant internal turmoil.
- A life member and delegate, John Gichana, along with youths, protested the removal of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna in Mombasa on February 12, 2026.
- The ouster of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has triggered a potential "mass exit" from the ODM party.
- The article suggests the ODM party "could soon be a shell of its former self" if the internal conflict persists.
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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.
