Fresh political claims have emerged linking President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga to an alleged plan to push out Edwin Sifuna from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership.
The latest allegations surfaced in a viral online video and renewed debate over the growing internal wrangles within the ODM party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The claims come months after ODM’s National Executive Committee announced changes that removed Sifuna from his position as Secretary-General, triggering sharp divisions inside the party. Sifuna strongly opposed the move and insisted that the process violated the party’s constitution.
Reports published earlier this year claimed that senior ODM leaders held meetings with President Ruto at State House before the controversial decision was made. Some party officials alleged that the meetings discussed ODM’s future leadership and possible cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Sifuna has publicly criticised some ODM leaders over their growing closeness to President Ruto’s government, accusing them of abandoning the party’s opposition role. His remarks have attracted support from a section of ODM supporters who believe the party risks losing its identity.
At the centre of the dispute is a growing power struggle within ODM as different factions position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. One side supports closer cooperation with the government, while another group wants the party to remain fully in opposition.
Despite the political tension, courts earlier blocked attempts to formalise Sifuna’s removal, allowing him to continue fighting the decision legally.
Neither President Ruto nor Oburu Odinga has officially responded to the latest viral claims. However, the ongoing wrangles continue to expose deep divisions inside one of Kenya’s biggest political parties as the country slowly shifts focus toward the next general election.
