ODM eats humble pie, backs down to tribunal's orders protecting Sifuna
The ODM party on Thursday backed down in its resolve to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as party secretary general, with its legal team consenting to orders blocking the ouster...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has backed down from its efforts to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as party secretary general, agreeing to a tribunal's orders.
- ODM's legal team consented to the continuation of conservatory orders protecting Sifuna.
- The key organizations involved are the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT).
- This concession occurred on Thursday before the PPDT acting chairperson Gad Gathu.
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ODM Withdraws Removal Attempt Against Sifuna After Tribunal Ruling - February 2026
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has backed down from its efforts to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as party secretary general, agreeing to abide by tribunal orders from the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. The party had attempted to remove Sifuna from his position, triggering a legal challenge. At the tribunal hearing, ODM planned to use video evidence and transcripts to prove its case against Sifuna and have his challenge against removal dismissed. This marks a reversal for ODM, which had initially pursued Sifuna's removal before the tribunal ruled in his favor.
