- The Member of Parliament for Embakasi East, Babu Owino, has declared war against the leadership of ODM following the removal of the Nairobi senator, Edwin Sifuna, from the seat of the party’s secretary general.
- Babu accused senior ODM officials, including Siaya senator Oburu Oginga, of violating their oath and holding an “arbitrary meeting” in Mombasa to oust Sifuna.
- The outspoken member of parliament urged other politicians within ODM to declare their position, warning that the struggle will not end soon.
- Babu defended Sifuna’s record, saying his only “fault” was fighting for the underdog, and described his removal as a political attack.
Member of Parliament for Embakasi East, Grandfather Owinogave a strong warning to the senior officials of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
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This follows the removal of the Nairobi senator, Edwin Sifunaas the general secretary of the party, while Babu described the action as a red line and a sign that the battle to save the soul of the party has begun.
Why did Babu Owino give a warning to ODM officials?
In an emotional press conference on Thursday, February 12, Babu showed that the fight for justice and protecting the party’s foundations cannot be discussed.
The young politician asked other ODM leaders to clearly announce their side, declaring that the struggle has officially begun.
“Thank you ladies and gentlemen. I want to assure you that we will fight. War has been declared, the line has been drawn. If you are on our side, you are on our side. If you are on the other side, fight there, but this will not end soon,” Grandpa announced.
Why did Babu say the removal of Sifuna is invalid?
Babu ignored the decision of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to remove Sifuna, explaining that it is against the law, and wondered how “an administration formed against the law” can remove a leader who is legally in power.
He accused the ODM leader and Siaya senator, Oburu Oginga, of violating the oath he took during the party’s 20th anniversary.
In addition, he claimed that there was a serious violation of procedures, stressing that those who took the sacred oath to protect the constitution of the party were the ones who violated the constitution.
“I want to say that the illegal removal of Sifuna from power is not taken lightly by this team, and I condemn the leaders who did this. We know what Baba stood for, he stood for justice, he stood for a fair trial and a fair trial. The meeting held in Mombasa was illegal. It was an arbitrary meeting planned to remove the current general secretary of ODM, Edwin Sifuna, from power.” Grandpa said.
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The Member of Parliament claimed that some leaders have been labeled rebels within ODM because of standing with ordinary Kenyans.
According to the member of parliament Embakasithis is the source of the Nairobi senator’s problems within the party.
“Finally, I want to say that the only mistake Sifuna made, and the only mistakes we make, is to fight for the weak, to fight for the forgotten in this society, to fight for the disadvantaged in Kenya, to fight for employment for our youth, and to oppose the high cost of living that affects Kenyans in this nation. That is the only mistake we make,” Grandfather added.
Sifuna vows to fight for himself following his removal from ODM
Earlier, the Nairobi senator suffered from tension he insisted that he will not resign despite the party’s NEC deciding to remove him.
He described Oburu’s leadership as invalid and claimed that party trustees were prevented from continuing reconciliation talks.
Sifuna vowed to challenge the NEC’s decision through all legal means, stressing his determination to protect ODM’s foundations and legacy. Raila Odinga.
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