The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Edwin Sifuna from his position as Secretary General with immediate effect following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Mombasa on Wednesday.
The meeting, chaired by party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga, resolved to relieve Sifuna of his duties in accordance with the party constitution and applicable laws, citing concerns over discipline within the party’s senior leadership.
In a statement read by ODM Deputy Secretary General and Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, the party said the NEC had expressed alarm over what it described as rising levels of indiscipline.
“The NEC expressed grave concern over the rising levels of indiscipline within the Party, particularly at the senior leadership level. The Committee underscored that ODM is governed by its Constitution, the rule of law, and collective decision-making through its duly constituted organs,” the statement read.
The committee said it had deliberated on matters relating to Sifuna’s conduct before arriving at the decision.
“Having deliberated on matters relating to the conduct of the Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, the NEC resolved to remove him from office with immediate effect in accordance with the Party Constitution and applicable laws,” the statement added.
Omanyo will now serve as Acting Secretary General pending the election of a substantive office holder.
The development marks a significant shift within the ODM leadership and is expected to trigger fresh political debate within the party and beyond.
