Edwin Sifuna recounts the events that led Ida Odinga to embrace him at Raila’s bathidei

The Secretary General of ODM, Edwin Sifuna, has been facing strong criticism from his fellow members, while some want him to resign
During the commemoration of the late Raila Odinga’s birthday, his widow, Ida Odinga, sparked a debate after giving Sifuna a warm hug
In a video that emerged, the Nairobi senator explained what Ida told him before hugging him

Nairobi Senator, Edwin Sifunahas opened up about what caused Ida Odinga to hug him instead of shaking hands like other leaders, when he was at his home for the 81st birthday of the late Raila Odinga.

Edwin Sifuna explained what happened between him and Ida Odinga before hugging her. Photo: Ian James.
Source: UGC

Ida sparked a political debate after lovingly hugging the Secretary General of ODM during the commemoration of the late Raila’s 81st birthday.

The action was seen as an important sign of support for Sifuna, who has recently been facing pressure and calls to resign from some members of the party due to his opposition to the current government.

What did Ida Odinga say to Edwin Sifuna?

While other leaders were received with the usual greetings in the hand, the unique hug indicated that Sifuna still has the faith of the Odinga family despite the conflict within the party.

Speaking in front of the guests, Sifuna explained what led to the hug while thanking the former prime minister’s widow for her hospitality.

“My mother called me, she said, ‘Sifuna, you look like someone who needs a hug,’ and I am very grateful, mother, that I have come to your house and received you in a unique way. The hug will give me strength and give me a new heart,” he said.

Watch the video below:

Some comments from social media users:

@Veronikah said: “Sifana, we love you, don’t be afraid.”

@Prudence Brushnell said: “Sifuna deserves to be respected.”

@Gulf Terrorist said: “Do not doubt, we are behind you.”

@DJ Ochibo said: “ODM without Sifuna is free.”

@Jacy said: “I will stand with you, Sifuna. I am always proud of the way you behave and speak.”

@Steve Obieroh said: “I like the way Sifuna decorated herself, very humble.”

What did Salah Oketch say about Sifuna?

In a separate report, Oketch Salah, adopted son of the late Raila, recently claimed that the former prime minister had doubts about Sifuna’s loyalty before his death.

According to Salah, Raila saw the ODM Secretary General as a “spy” who was being used by external forces to weaken the party from within.

The allegations come at a time when Sifuna is facing increasing pressure due to his opposition to the integrated government plan between ODM and UDA.

Salah added to claim that Sifuna was buying time while planning to leave the Orange Party in a state of violence.

However, the representative of Kisumu women, Ruth Odingaopposed the allegations and emphasized that the former prime minister was a direct leader who openly spoke his thoughts instead of engaging in secret gossip.

He also warned against people who claim special closeness to the late leader, stressing that Sifuna was Raila’s “son” like everyone else in the party.