In a high-stakes meeting in Mombasa, the party has officially suspended its long-serving Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, replacing him with his deputy, Catherine Omanyo, in an acting capacity.
The announcement came directly from the party’s top brass, citing a series of deliberations regarding Sifuna’s conduct.
While the specific details of the grievances remain a subject of intense speculation, the NEC was clear: the decision was made in strict adherence to the party’s constitution.
This wasn't a soft exit; the removal was deemed with immediate effect, signaling a significant fallout within the party’s inner circle.
Stepping into the spotlight is Catherine Omanyo, who until now served as the Deputy Secretary General.
Omanyo is no stranger to the party’s operational machinery, but taking over the SG role even temporarily places her at the center of ODM’s strategic planning as the country moves closer to a high-octane political season.
She will hold the position until a substantive holder is formally elected through the party's internal democratic processes.
Edwin Sifuna has been a vocal and often polarizing figure, known for his fierce defense of party leader Raila Odinga.
His sudden removal suggests a shift in internal dynamics or perhaps a strategic house cleaning as the party prepares for future challenges.
For supporters, the focus now shifts to how Omanyo will steer the ship and whether this change signals a broader rebranding or a change in the party’s aggressive communication style.
As the dust settles on this development, all eyes remain on the Orange party to see if this transition will be smooth or if it’s the beginning of a larger internal tug-of-war.
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