ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has reignited his legal battle with the party, moving back to the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) in a fresh attempt to block what he terms as an unconstitutional plan to kick him out of office.
Highlights
- Sifuna has filed an urgent case at the PPDT
- He accuses ODM of violating his rights and party constitution
- Claims the party ignored earlier tribunal directives
- ODM has instead summoned him for disciplinary proceedings
- The leadership dispute within the party continues to escalate
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Legal Fight Rekindled
The ongoing wrangles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have taken another legal turn after Secretary General Edwin Sifuna returned to the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.
Sifuna is seeking urgent intervention, arguing that the party is pursuing an unlawful process aimed at removing him from his position.
Claims of Disobedience
In his latest application, Sifuna accuses ODM of disregarding prior tribunal directions. He claims that instead of complying with those orders, the party has opted to subject him to a disciplinary process.
According to him, this move not only undermines the tribunal but also exposes him to an unfair hearing.
Rights and Constitution in Question
Sifuna maintains that the steps taken by the party violate both his constitutional rights and ODM’s internal rules.
He insists that any disciplinary action must follow proper procedures and fairness — something he argues has been ignored in this case.
Escalating Internal Tensions
The dispute highlights deepening divisions within ODM, with internal disagreements now spilling into formal legal battles.
What was once a party matter has now escalated into a broader governance issue, putting the spotlight on how political parties handle internal conflicts.
As Sifuna pushes back through the courts, the unfolding battle could redefine not just his future, but the balance of power within ODM.
