Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament, George Peter Kaluma, has renewed his demand for Edwin Sifuna to step down from his leadership positions in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), citing deepening divisions in the party.
Kaluma insists that Sifuna should immediately resign as both the ODM Secretary-General and the Senate Minority Leader, accusing him of undermining the party’s unity over his recent remarks about the ODM’s working relationship with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Kaluma was firm, saying Sifuna must either voluntarily resign or be forcefully removed by the party.
He strongly criticized Sifuna for his recent media appearances, where the Nairobi Senator publicly questioned the effectiveness of the MoU signed between ODM and UDA earlier in the year. Kaluma claimed such remarks are harmful and only serve to create confusion and internal conflict in ODM.
“Young leaders can be entrusted with power, but sometimes they let it get to their heads. Right now, Sifuna reminds me of Gachagua in his behavior.
He’s become disruptive and must leave the party’s leadership. The sooner this is done, the better for everyone,” Kaluma said.
He further revealed that he had formally written to ODM party leader Raila Odinga, asking him to take decisive action and relieve Sifuna of his duties, arguing that his continued stay in leadership was no longer tenable.
Kaluma’s remarks came just days after Sifuna openly admitted during a Citizen TV interview that ODM was uncertain about its political agreement with Kenya Kwanza. He noted that the pact signed with Ruto’s party was not being honored, raising questions about its future.
Despite mounting pressure, Sifuna has refused to resign. He stood his ground, saying that he remains committed to serving ODM and that only Raila Odinga—the party leader—has the authority to ask him to leave.
“If Baba (Raila Odinga) personally told me he no longer has faith in my ability to serve in this position, I would not hesitate to step aside. I never claimed this position as mine—it was entrusted to me. But until that happens, I will not resign,” Sifuna said.
He added that he has not lost faith in ODM or its members and believes that the party still holds the potential to steer the country in the right direction.
“There’s still hope, and I haven’t given up. I believe our members trust that Baba knows what’s best for the people,” he added.
Raila Odinga later came out in defense of Sifuna, stating that every member of the party is entitled to speak their mind. He emphasized that democracy within ODM allows for differing opinions and that disagreement should not be mistaken for disloyalty.
“Everyone has the freedom to express themselves. That’s the essence of democracy, and that’s what ODM believes in,” Raila said.
“Even if someone has a different view from mine, it doesn’t mean they are wrong. If Sifuna has an opinion, he has every right to voice it. And if anyone disagrees, they too are free to express themselves.”
Raila encouraged party members to speak openly and not shy away from raising concerns, even if it means questioning his own decisions.
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