Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has applauded the decision by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership to remove Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General.<\/p>\n
Mbadi asserts that Sifuna\u2019s presence in the party has been disruptive and harmful to unity, especially following the death of founding leader Raila Odinga.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was very excited when Sifuna was removed as Secretary General. Very excited. I\u2019m one of the people who have been so depressed when I was seeing what Sifuna was doing for ODM. Raila Odinga invested his life in ODM not to die,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you are claiming to respect Raila and you want to destroy his party months after his death, it\u2019s not fair to his legacy. I am very excited Sifuna was removed. They\u2019re saying they are leaving with a lot of supporters. Its fine, let us remain with our few supporters in ODM, but remain a solid party,\u201d Mbadi explained.<\/p>\n
The former ODM Chairperson expressed strong disapproval of Sifuna\u2019s public criticisms of party processes.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce you are Secretary-General of a party, you must show decorum and respect for party processes. If the party has taken a position, even if you disagree internally, you either support it or exit,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
He specifically referenced Sifuna\u2019s opposition to the ODM-UDA pact that facilitated the inclusion of party members in President William Ruto\u2019s administration. Mbadi defended ODM\u2019s collaboration with the current administration, stating that the arrangement was transparent and publicly endorsed by Raila Odinga before his death.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have also ratified our position in the broad-based government. Raila publicly chose to work with President William Ruto up to 2027. That arrangement was not a secret,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
Discussing the party\u2019s future in the post-Raila Odinga era, Mbadi described Oburu Oginga\u2019s appointment to leadership as a strategic decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cODM could not have gotten a better choice than Oburu Oginga. Oburu will never be Raila, but he has been in politics almost as long as Raila. He is a stabilizing factor, a sharp and intelligent mind, and a keen listener,\u201d Mbadi stated.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted Oburu\u2019s experience, noting his significant role in negotiating the broad-based government during Raila Odinga\u2019s tenure.<\/p>\n
\u201cRaila relied heavily on Oburu\u2019s counsel. He led the team that negotiated our broad-based government. He understands the party\u2019s direction and is capable of steering ODM forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Mbadi dismissed claims that the party is in decline, citing recent electoral victories in Magarini, Kasipul, and Ugunja as evidence of ODM\u2019s enduring strength.<\/p>\n
\u201cODM is very resilient, very strong. In 2027, what ODM needs is stability and people who believe in where we want to go,\u201d he stated<\/p>\n
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