Godfrey Osotsi Dismisses Junet Mohamed, Says He Will Defend His Position ODM To Die To Recover: “We Are Not Fearful”

ODM’s internal conflict has escalated after Vihiga senator Godfrey Osotsi openly confronted Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, accusing him of threats
Osotsi’s remarks followed Junet’s warning that ODM would act to prevent alleged internal plots to disrupt or “auction” the party.
The ODM deputy leader said he and other leaders are rooted in the party and would strongly oppose any efforts to remove them after the death of Raila Odinga

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has criticized National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, adding to the ongoing rifts within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi addressing the last meeting. Photo: Godfrey Osotsi.
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Osotsi’s remarks are due to increasing tension within ODM, caused by allegations that some members are planning to change the party’s political direction before the 2027 General Election.

Junet has been at the center of the storm, recently warning that the party will suppress people who are alleged to be planning a coup within ODM from January next year.

How will Osotsi defend his political position in ODM?

During the funeral of former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, Osotsi vowed to defend his political position in the party amid growing infighting over the direction of the party following the death of the former prime minister. Raila Odinga.

The deputy leader of the ODM party ignored any attempts to intimidate or push him and other leaders out of the party, declaring that they were rooted in ODM and ready to fight for their position.

Osotsi termed the conflict as a personal and regional war, stressing that the Luhya community has invested heavily in the party since its formation and will not be alienated now that Raila is dead.

The MP warned that any attempt to remove them from the party, which is probably the largest in Kenya since the establishment of multi-party democracy, would be a mess.

“We are in ODM to stay, and no one will come and tell us that we are being pushed out. If they bring fights, we will fight them. We are not afraid. As Luhyas, we have invested in this party from 2007 until now. We cannot now, just because Baba is no longer there, be told, “You people should leave.” It will be difficult, my friend,” Osotsi announced amid cheers.

Does Junet weaken the party’s democracy?

He also targeted Junet directly, questioning his political influence and accusing him of undermining internal democracy within the party.

Osotsi mentioned the late businessman and politician Cyrus Jirongo as a symbol of the strong structures of the party, warning against what he described as the bad behavior of some leaders.

He further compared the votes that Junet contributes to the party, stressing that he has no political power compared to him.

“I am saying this because Cyrus Jirongo believed in strong democracy and strong political parties, and then someone comes up with nonsense. Let me tell you, Junet Mohamed, where you come from there are very few votes; we have more votes than you,” Osotsi added.