Sifuna's removal as ODM secretary general was unprocedural, Ruth Odinga speaks
ODM Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has challenged the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as party secretary general, describing the process as flawed and calling for internal mediation...
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Ruth Odinga, Kisumu Woman Representative for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has challenged the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party's secretary general, labeling the process as unprocedural. She advocates for internal mediation to resolve the issue.
- Sifuna's removal by the National Executive Committee (NEC) occurred on February 11.
- The NEC cited indiscipline and breaches of party protocol as reasons.
- The removal comes as ODM faces internal divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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ODM Figures Clash Over Party Leadership and Sifuna's Role - February 2026
Internal disputes have become public within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) concerning party leadership. Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga challenged the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the party's secretary general, calling the process unprocedural and advocating for internal mediation. In a separate but related development, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, the ODM National Chairperson, urged residents to reject leaders from the Linda Mwananchi faction. Wanga claims this group, led by Senator Sifuna, intends to push the party into opposition. Additionally, a public dispute has erupted between Ruth Odinga and businessman Oketch Salah over Salah's claims of closeness to the Odinga family and his involvement with Raila Odinga.
