Raila says “ODM will not condone political infidelity” as cracks whip on rebels
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Azimio leader Raila Odinga has insisted that ODM party will not entertain political infidelity days after expelling rebel members
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has insisted that ODM party will not entertain political infidelity days after expelling rebel members.
Speaking in Migori on Friday, Raila said that loyalty and fidelity to a party are among the key reasons that make political parties grow.
He said going against party positions for cheap favours from those in power will not be welcome in the party.
“Loyalty, Fidelity and Love for one another are the three main reasons political parties grow… ODM shall not condone political infidelity in the name of some members seeking cheap political favours from those in power,” Raila said.
Raila’s remarks comes hours after he cracked the whip and expelled rebel MPs who are supporting the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The five ousted are Elisha Ochieng’ Odhiambo (Gem), Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Tom Ojienda (Senator of Kisumu County) and Phelix Odiwuor Kodhe (Lang’ata).
The party also expelled four nominated MCAs from Kisumu county.
At the meeting are ODM grassroots leaders from across all the constituencies in Migori County.
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Meanwhile, the ODM on Friday, made changes to its party hierarchy following the resignation and the defection of some of its members.
In the changes, Kisii Governor Simba Arati will assume the role of Deputy National Chairperson.
He will replace former Kisii Women Representative Janet Ong’era who pledged allegiance to President William Ruto’s party.
Busia County MP Catherine Omanyo will replace her predecessor Florence Mutua as the Deputy Secretary General.
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi was named as the new Deputy Organising secretary.
Amisi will be replacing former Kwale Woman Representative Zulekha Hassan.
On the other hand, Fatuma Masito will replace Olga Karani as the Deputy National Treasurer.
Migori Senator Eddie Oketch on the other hand was appointed as the Secretary for Humanitarian and Disaster Management Affairs replacing Bob Njagi.
ODM also made changes to the secretary security docket where Elsie Muhanda was replaced with Justus Kizito.
The party noted that the changes will take effect immediately even as they work to strengthen the party.
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