Sifuna tells off Oburu, Orengo calls for protests in parallel ODM event
ODM) Secretary General dares those seeking his removal...
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A rift within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has led to parallel meetings and public statements from key figures, highlighting internal power struggles.
- ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna held a "People's Delegate Convention" at Ufungamano House, rejecting a rival gathering at Jamhuri Grounds as illegitimate.
- Sifuna challenged Oburu Oginga and his faction to hold a fresh National Delegates Convention (NDC) for leadership elections through the ballot.
- Siaya Governor James Orengo, speaking at the Ufungamano House event, called for protests on June 24 and emphasized the importance of civic action and vigilance.
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Police guard Oburu's SDC, disrupt Sifuna meeting amid alleged Ruto interference - March 2026
Police disrupted a meeting organized by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna while providing security for a parallel gathering by Oburu Oginga's faction, amid accusations of interference by President William Ruto's administration. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna stated he cannot serve as Secretary General under party leader Oburu Oginga, despite holding a parallel ODM meeting on the same day as Oginga's Special Delegates Meeting. A rift within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) led to parallel meetings and public statements from key figures, highlighting internal power struggles. The Linda Mwananchi faction declared the rival ODM convention held at Jamhuri Grounds illegitimate. The Orange Democratic Movement experienced a deeply fractured day with two parallel functions held in Nairobi, highlighting severe internal divisions within the party.
