Cracks widen in ODM as groups organise parallel anniversary fete

Leaders during Western ODM party delegates meeting at Kakamega Golf Hotel, on February 9, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standar]d

A storm is brewing in former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s ODM party after a group of youths and party officials vowed to hold a parallel event to mark the 20th anniversary of the party in Busia today.

The youth are opposed to Governor Paul Otuoma’s decision to take the celebrations to Bukiri Market in Funyula Constituency, stating that they were not consulted as major stakeholders in the party.

Another group of party members also wants Raila and the ODM leadership to address claims that there is a plan to kick out Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from his post.