- Once again, ODM leader Raila Odinga has recognized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sunwa as spokesman for the party due to his post of secretary
- Raila appeared to defend Sifuna after the relative was offended by members of the party who felt he should not continue to be Secretary -General
- Sifuna said that even the party had entered into a contract with UDA, he did not approve it for his personal position
Kakamega: ODM Clerk Raila Odinga has appeared to defend the Secretary -General Edwin Sifunawho has recently been attacked for his strong position against the broad government.
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Sifuna, who is also a Nairobi Senator, sparked a conversation after making it clear that the ODM party had lost its identity due to a professional agreement entered into with the party UDA Early this year.
Why Sifuna offended some ODM members
The feelings created emotions from party members, many of whom concluded that he was opposed to his boss, who is on a record of promising to support the government until 2027.
Sifuna explained that the party had brought a lot of confusion to its members across the country, as it seemed to join the government in developing hate policies against people and violence against unarmed civilians.
This will offend many members in ODM.
The disgruntled by his remarks pressed his overthrow, saying that he was a mischievous opposition to the reason approved by the party leader.
How Raila defended Edwin Sifuna
However, speaking for the first time after the dispute, Raila admitted that Sifuna reserved the right to talk about how he wanted, citing the principles of democracy promoted in the ODM party that allow differences of opinion.
“Democracy is important in ODM. It allows justice to be heard. There will be differences of opinion. He said.
Pointing out that Sifuna’s feelings are not the party’s position, Raila said every member is free to discuss important issues as he or she sees.
He said the ODM was not created to be a speech; He wanted those with different and Suna views to fly as he was.
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The party’s position would be established as soon as the leadership officially met to discuss such matters.
However, he acknowledged Sifuna as the authority of the party authorities.
“We as a party have party entities that have been given the authority to speak. Sifuna speaking I can’t answer him through the media. I will wait for him at the National Executive Committee sessions and the Executive Committee. Let’s meet there, and everyone will say his comments, then we will decide the position, and then I don’t have to present the public. Raila said.
“ODM is a democratic party, and so you must endure different views. But when we speak and have an agreement, then that is the party’s position,” He said.
Raila spoke in Kakamega on Friday, July 25, attending a meeting of delegates organized by Governor Fernandes Barasa.
When will Edwin Sifuna resign from the position of Secretary General ODM?
Raila’s remarks were made with Sunya suggesting leaving his post of Secretary -General, which he has held for over eight years.
He said he did not intend to stop but would do so in some definite environment.
Sifuna announced that if the ODM party decides to support the re -election for Ruto 2027, then he couldn’t hold that position.
He would also leave if the party leadership approves of his departure.
At the same time, the MP said he would continue to carry out his duties in the best way he knew.
Emphasized the support and obedience of Raila, who referred to him as “His father and political counselor”.
Deputy Governor of Kakamega Ayub Savula, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and Embakasi East MP Grandpa Owino It is one of the leaders who support Sifuna against the severe injustice coordinated by some members of the party.
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