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A fierce internal confrontation has erupted within Kenya’s opposition, as elders publicly called on ODM Senator Edwin Sifuna and MP Caleb Amisi to resign, days after they threatened to quit the party if ODM supports President William Ruto’s re‑election in 2027.
The drama escalates the already deepening rift within one of Kenya’s major political parties.At a press briefing, Trans Nzoia elders denounced the lawmakers’ ultimatum as inflammatory and positioned them as unfit for leadership, urging them to step down and seek reelection independently.
“We condemn their statement… We are here to tell them to resign from ODM and come back and look for votes afresh,” one elder stated.
Sifuna’s Stark Ultimatum.
Edwin Sifuna, ODM’s Secretary-General, declared midweek at a public gathering that he would resign if the party endorses Ruto. “I will read all the resolutions… except the day the party says ODM will support UDA in 2027—I will not read that one.”
Sifuna emphasized that he remains committed to ODM’s principles, not political expediency. Behind him stands Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, who echoed Sifuna’s position. Amisi warned the party that he will refuse to seek reelection under ODM if it reforms alliances with the ruling coalition.
“If ODM continues collaborating with William Ruto, then I will not seek re‑election with that party.” Both leaders have even hinted at forming a new political front to defend what they term the “people’s ideological agenda,” should ODM relinquish its autonomy.
Political Fallout Builds.
The call for their resignation adds a new layer to an internal crisis already fueling tension between party traditionalists and pragmatists open to alliance building. Elders warned that their inflammatory rhetoric threatens party unity and could tarnish ODM’s credibility among voters.
Political analysts warn that Sifuna and Amisi’s confrontational stance reverberates beyond intraparty conflict, as it surfaces ahead of ODM’s National Delegates Conference scheduled for mid‐October—a platform where key decisions on party structure and the 2027 election strategy will likely be finalized.
Insiders suggest that if ODM insists on aligning with Ruto’s UDA, a faction led by Sifuna and Amisi could defect or catalyze an alternative movement. This realignment may represent a broader fracture within Azimio’s opposition front.
Stakes Are Escalating Fast.
With political temperatures rising, the ultimatum from these two high-ranking officials has placed ODM at a crossroads. Will the party reaffirm its independence, risking a splintering of leadership—or will it define a new alliance strategy that reshapes Kenya’s political fault lines ahead of the 2027 election?
Unless one side relents, Kenya may witness the birth of a parallel opposition movement, further fragmenting the political landscape and testing party resilience amid shifting voter expectations.
