Kakamega County Women Representative Elsie Muhanda has openly criticized the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as ODM Secretary General, calling the process unfair and a threat to party unity.
Speaking at a funeral service on Saturday, Muhanda expressed her concerns, saying:
"Our son Senator Edwin Sifuna was removed from the ODM Party Secretary General position without our consent. We cannot stay silent."
She further urged the party to uphold fair procedures, noting that Sifuna deserves a proper hearing before any decisions are finalized.
Muhanda warned that internal disputes should not undermine the legacy of ODM leader Raila Odinga, emphasizing that the party should focus on strengthening its ranks rather than creating divisions.
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has temporarily halted ODM from enforcing Sifuna’s removal, leaving his political future uncertain.
Sifuna is known to align with a faction opposing the broad-based government led by President William Ruto, which has fueled tensions within the party.
Muhanda’s public defense of Sifuna highlights a growing faction within ODM rallying behind the senator, underscoring ongoing debates over leadership, internal democracy, and party direction ahead of 2027.
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