Gaucho’s reaction came after Sifuna said during a recent TV interview that ODM had lost its popularity since joining hands with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza government.
Sifuna, who is also the Nairobi Senator, claimed the party had become confused and weaker after Raila Odinga agreed to work with the ruling side under the broad-based government plan.
These comments did not sit well with Gaucho, a vocal supporter of Raila Odinga and a man who often refers to himself as the “President of the Ghetto.”
In a fiery video posted online, Gaucho told off Sifuna, daring him to quit the party if he no longer believes in it.
“If you think ODM has lost popularity because of working with Ruto, please leave and go join a party that you believe is popular. Go seek election with it in 2027,” Gaucho said in Swahili.
Gaucho reminded Sifuna that ODM belongs to Raila Odinga, and no one else has the authority to speak on behalf of the party without Raila’s blessing.
“You have no political base. Nobody knows you. If it weren’t for Raila Odinga, you would be nowhere. Stop lying to yourself that you have people behind you. The only man with followers is Raila Odinga,” Gaucho added.
Gaucho warned that party decisions must come from Raila and not from individuals like Sifuna. He also revealed that ODM grassroots supporters, especially from the Luo community, were planning protests to protect Raila’s leadership and the party's identity.
The video, shared widely across social media platforms, has attracted strong and mixed reactions from the public.
Some Kenyans agreed with Sifuna’s statement and said that it is time for ODM to rethink its future. They argued that the party cannot rely on Raila forever and that fresh leadership is needed.
One online user, Paliz Muziq, said, “If Raila keeps holding Sifuna back, ODM will die just like KANU. Sifuna can win even without Raila or ODM.”
Another person commented, “Raila’s time passed a long time ago. Sifuna is the future. Raila will finish you people.”
But others sided with Gaucho and defended Raila as the face and strength of ODM.
A supporter wrote, “Sifuna should stop acting big. Raila is ODM and ODM is Raila. That will never change.”
Another user attacked Sifuna directly, saying, “Sifuna should go away. He’s ruining our party.”
This heated argument is just the latest sign of growing cracks within the ODM party. As Raila Odinga draws closer to the Kenya Kwanza administration, some party members are left wondering what role ODM will play in the future.
Sifuna’s role as Secretary General puts him at the center of party communication, but Gaucho’s influence among youth and grassroots supporters shows that not everyone is happy with the current direction of the party.
While ODM has yet to release an official statement on the matter, the public war of words between Sifuna and Gaucho has raised concerns about unity within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Many observers believe this could be the beginning of a power struggle in the opposition, especially if Raila formally steps back from politics or aligns more closely with President Ruto.
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