Caleb Amisi Removed Membership of the ODM National Executive Committee

• ODM has stripped Caleb Amisi of NEC membership due to internal party tension ahead of the 2027 elections
• The director of NEC explained the basis of Amisi’s removal before the party’s NEC held on Wednesday, February 11
• Amisi opposed the broad plan and ambition of President William Ruto to be re-elected, contrary to the majority of leaders

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has been removed from the post of deputy national coordinating secretary in the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

In a letter obtained by TUKO.co.ke, the removal of the party occurred just a few days before the party’s national elections scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, amid rumors of changes that could affect the party’s top leaders.

The rumors indicate growing internal disputes about the future direction of the party ahead of the 2027 elections, where one group supports President William Ruto’s bid to be re-elected under a broad plan, while the other group, led by the party’s general secretary Edwin Sifunarefusing to support Ruto and insisting that the party must field a presidential candidate in the next general election.

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Amisi’s removal comes after the party’s first election after the death of the former prime minister and party boss, Raila Odinga.

Why was Caleb Amisi thrown out of NEC?

The letter, signed by NEC director Eduor Ong’wen, said that Amisi was required to leave the committee following his election as ODM chairman for Trans Nzoia county.

“We are writing to officially recognize and congratulate you for your election as ODM chairman for Trans Nzoia county following the county’s local elections that ended recently. Your election is a clear manifestation of the trust and confidence placed in you by the members of the party, and we congratulate you on this important step.

As you know, your election to this county office has a constitutional effect on your current position within the party. According to Article 92 of the party’s constitution, which clearly states that ‘all officers of the party shall not hold more than one office in the party,’ your taking the office of the county chairman ipso facto extinguishes your membership as deputy national organizing secretary in the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party,” the letter read.

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The committee expressed confidence that Amisi will continue to have faith and continue to provide dedicated leadership in advancing the values ​​and goals of ODM.

“We wish you all the best as you take up your new responsibilities and serve the party in your new capacity,” Oduor said.

Is Caleb Amisi against broad government?

At the same time, Amisi is one of the ODM leaders who have been pushing the party to run in the 2027 elections.

Amidst mounting woes, he threatened to quit the party if it supported Ruto’s re-election.

Recently, the MP participated in Linda Mwananchi’s Visit there kisswhich was widely criticized for promoting an opposition agenda.

Will Edwin Sifuna be removed from SG role?

Meanwhile, there have been debates that Sifuna will be ousted from his position as the party’s secretary general after weeks of opposing the widely supported broad-based government.

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai added to the speculation, alleging that Sifuna is counting hours to his exit.

The development comes days after Treasury CS John Mbadi demanded Sifuna’s removalclaiming that he is advancing the opposition’s agenda.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke