Stay or Go: Oburu Draws Line on ODM Loyalty
Oburu dismissed rumours that ODM intends to expel dissenting members. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Senator Oburu Oginga addressed party loyalty and future alliances, stating that while the party is ready to negotiate policies, members uncomfortable with ODM are free to leave.
- Oburu Oginga confirmed that ODM has officially severed ties with the Azimio coalition, declaring it "no longer exists as far as ODM is concerned."
- The party's current priorities include policy discussions, development initiatives, and fair sharing of leadership positions as they aim to transition from opposition to governance.
- This announcement comes amidst the recent attempt to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on February 11, 2026, which was halted by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT).
- The PPDT temporarily reinstated Sifuna, preventing the implementation and gazettement of the National Executive Committee (NEC) resolution for his removal.
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