Tuesday, January 06,
2025 - Kabuchai Member of Parliament, Majimbo Kalasinga, has issued a stern
warning to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over alleged plans to oust
Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
Speaking to the press, Kalasinga claimed that emerging
political maneuvers within ODM were deliberately targeting Sifuna, a move he
said risked alienating the Luhya community.
He accused unnamed party power brokers of attempting to
silence the Nairobi Senator because of his outspoken positions on governance
and national issues.
Kalasinga insisted that Sifuna’s voice extends beyond ODM,
representing young people, marginalized Kenyans and communities that feel
excluded from power.
He cautioned that any attempt to remove him would trigger
serious political consequences, including a possible mass exit of Western Kenya
leaders from the party.
“Touch Sifuna today, and any Luhya leader who chooses to
remain in ODM will be a traitor,” Kalasinga warned.
He added that leaders across different political parties
were prepared to rally behind Sifuna and chart a new political path if he were
forced out.
The MP further described Sifuna as a national figure with
the qualities to lead the country.
“Sifuna is equal to the task of leading this country, with
intellect, courage, and age on his side,” he said.
Kalasinga referenced the late Raila Odinga, noting that
Sifuna had been entrusted to speak for ODM and had remained faithful to that
role.
His remarks came after Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei
claimed Sifuna will be dethroned as Senate Deputy Minority Whip and ODM
Secretary General.
On the same day, Migori Senator Eddy Oketch filed a motion
seeking to de‑whip Sifuna as Senate Minority Leader and suspend him from the
party.
He later dropped the motion.
Sifuna has also clashed with Minority Whip, Junet Mohamed,
prompting ODM MPs to urge party leader, Oburu Odinga, to intervene and ease
tensions between the two.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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