Salah recently revealed that Raila had confided in him that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna might have been working as a mole inside the party, potentially advancing interests opposed to ODM’s agenda.
Speaking at an event in Rarieda Constituency on December 24, 2025, Salah explained that Raila closely monitored Sifuna’s political activities during his final days.
The former Prime Minister reportedly observed that Sifuna’s actions suggested he might be serving the interests of rival political forces, even though Raila deliberately chose not to intervene directly.
Instead, Raila allowed Sifuna’s conduct to unfold, believing that the consequences of his own actions would reveal his loyalty.
“One thing Raila told me, which is now becoming evident, was about Sifuna. Baba said he was keeping a close watch on him and suspected he was someone’s mole.
He asked me not to interfere and let him act, and indeed, recent developments show that he was being influenced by others, just as Raila predicted,” Salah said.
Salah also highlighted past remarks by Sifuna in which the senator indicated he might leave ODM if the party aligned with President William Ruto.
According to Salah, such statements reflected a lack of commitment and goodwill toward ODM, suggesting that Sifuna was not fully invested in the party’s long-term objectives.
Further, Salah criticized Sifuna’s recent ultimatum to ODM party leader Oburu Odinga, arguing that the senator had no authority to dictate the party’s direction.
He questioned whether Sifuna would have dared to address the late Raila Odinga in such a manner, emphasizing that loyal party members would not tolerate disrespect toward the leadership.
These revelations come amid growing internal divisions within ODM following Raila’s death in October 2025.
Some party leaders, including Sifuna, have expressed concern that certain factions are attempting to align the party with President Ruto’s administration.
However, Sifuna has dismissed claims that Raila left the party in government, insisting that the late ODM leader made it clear the party would present its own presidential candidate in 2027.
Siaya Governor James Orengo has also weighed in on the matter, distancing himself from any plan to support Ruto’s re-election.
Orengo warned that attempts to compromise ODM’s independence could endanger the party’s identity, which has survived nearly two decades of competitive politics.
Meanwhile, party leader Oburu Odinga has urged ODM members to maintain unity and avoid issuing conflicting statements.
However, Sifuna has dismissed claims that Raila left the party in government, insisting that the late ODM leader made it clear the party would present its own presidential candidate in 2027.
Siaya Governor James Orengo has also weighed in on the matter, distancing himself from any plan to support Ruto’s re-election.
Orengo warned that attempts to compromise ODM’s independence could endanger the party’s identity, which has survived nearly two decades of competitive politics.
Meanwhile, party leader Oburu Odinga has urged ODM members to maintain unity and avoid issuing conflicting statements.
He emphasized that the party’s strategy should remain aligned with the vision laid out by the late Raila Odinga, underscoring the importance of solidarity in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.
Salah concluded by reaffirming that ODM should adhere to the principles Raila championed. He noted that Raila had personally encouraged the party to support Ruto’s administration until 2027, a stance intended to ensure political stability while safeguarding ODM’s future.
“These internal challenges remind us that ODM’s strength lies in loyalty and unity. Raila believed in holding members accountable through their actions, and his guidance remains a compass for the party. We must honor his legacy by following the path he set, while remaining vigilant against those who might seek to undermine our collective mission,” Salah added.
Salah concluded by reaffirming that ODM should adhere to the principles Raila championed. He noted that Raila had personally encouraged the party to support Ruto’s administration until 2027, a stance intended to ensure political stability while safeguarding ODM’s future.
“These internal challenges remind us that ODM’s strength lies in loyalty and unity. Raila believed in holding members accountable through their actions, and his guidance remains a compass for the party. We must honor his legacy by following the path he set, while remaining vigilant against those who might seek to undermine our collective mission,” Salah added.
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