ODM responds to claims of Ksh100M delegate transport for NDC
ODM responds to claims of Ksh100M delegate transport for NDC
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed claims that it spent Ksh100 million to transport thousands of delegates to its recent National Delegates Conference (NDC) held in Nairobi on Friday, March 27.
In a statement on Sunday, March 29, ODM Director of Campaigns and Elections Junet Mohamed accused The Standard Group of publishing misleading information regarding the number of delegates and the alleged costs incurred.
“We wish to categorically state that these allegations are false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and diminish the credibility of our party,” he said.
Junet further challenged the figures reported, pointing to the party’s constitutional provisions and criticized the media house for what he described as irresponsible reporting.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the ODM Constitution is explicit on the composition of the National Delegates Conference. The required number of accredited delegates is 3,000; any figure above this is illegal. It therefore begs the question: where did the figure of 6,000 delegates come from?
“Such exaggerations are not only inaccurate but point to a reckless disregard for facts by a media house that is increasingly gaining a reputation for publishing propaganda,” he added.
Reaffirming the party’s operational structure and funding mechanisms, Mohamed emphasized ODM’s adherence to legal and constitutional frameworks.
“ODM is a national, democratic movement with established structures across all 47 counties. Our internal processes, including delegates’ conferences, are conducted within the framework of our constitution and supported through legitimate party mechanisms, including funding from our members and allocations from the Political Parties Fund as provided for by law,” he continued.
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Junet also condemned attempts to frame the conference in a negative light.
“The attempt to reduce a significant national political event into a narrative of regional mobilization and financial impropriety is not only irresponsible but also indicative of a broader agenda to mischaracterize ODM’s identity and strength.
“Even where the Standard appears intent on holding brief for our political competitors, it must, at the very least, do so with some semblance of ethics and fidelity to the truth,” he further said.
Turning to the outcomes of the conference, ODM urged members to focus on its resolutions.
Junet defended coalition politics as a longstanding and legitimate strategy within Kenya’s political landscape.
“Coalition building is neither new nor unusual in Kenyan politics. ODM has consistently demonstrated political maturity and pragmatism in forging alliances across the political divide in the interest of national stability and progress. From past engagements with previous administrations to evolving political configurations, our approach has always been guided by the broader objective of delivering for the people of Kenya,” he noted.
Junet concluded by addressing speculation about potential political engagements, including with President William Ruto.
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