RAILA BREAKS SILENCE: “SIFUNA SPOKE FOR HIMSELF, NOT ODM”

RAILA BREAKS SILENCE: “SIFUNA SPOKE FOR HIMSELF, NOT ODM”ODM Leader Slams Media, Sets Record Straight on Party Stance

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has disowned recent claims made by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, insisting they were personal opinions and not party policy.

Speaking passionately during a church service in Karachuonyo, Raila called out sections of the media for distorting his earlier comments.

“The media is all the time prone to misinterpreting what I say,” Raila said.
“I’ve said that Sifuna has a democratic right to a personal opinion as the Secretary General.”

The remarks come days after Sifuna, in a Citizen TV interview, admitted ODM was struggling with internal confusion following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year between Raila and President William Ruto.

“The agreement has expired. It’s no longer being followed,” Sifuna had boldly declared.

His statement sent shockwaves across the country, especially within the ODM camp. Many interpreted it as a sign of growing cracks and disunity in the once-formidable opposition party.

But Raila was quick to clarify and calm the storm.

“So what Sifuna said is a personal opinion. ODM’s opinion will come as a result of discussions within party organs,” he explained.

Moreover, Raila stressed that ODM remains intact, despite the controversy. He reminded party officials to handle internal matters behind closed doors.

“I said we should sit down as a party and discuss this in the proper organ and come up with a resolution,” he emphasized.
“It is not fair to the people of Kenya when our statements are misinterpreted.”

Notably, this political drama has exposed deep tensions within ODM. Some leaders have continued backing Raila, defending his handshake and cooperation with Ruto. Others have become more vocal, aligning with opposition movements critical of the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Raila, however, assured Kenyans that a decisive party meeting would be held soon to chart the way forward.

“We will sit down and decide ODM’s position. Not through television, not on social media, but through party organs,” he affirmed.

As ODM supporters wait anxiously, Raila’s bold stance seeks to restore order and unity in a party many fear is slowly slipping into disarray.

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RAILA BREAKS SILENCE: “SIFUNA SPOKE FOR HIMSELF, NOT ODM”ODM Leader Slams Media, Sets Record Straight on Party Stance