Speaking during a church service at Riat Ebenezer PEFA Church in Migori County on February 8, Mbadi launched a scathing attack on Sifuna amid growing internal tensions within ODM following the party’s decision to work with President William Ruto’s administration under the broad-based government arrangement.
The Treasury CS faulted Sifuna for leading the Linda Mwananchi Tour, which he said directly contradicted the Linda Ground rallies being championed by the party’s leadership under Oburu Odinga. Mbadi argued that the parallel political activities exposed deep divisions within ODM ahead of the 2027 General Election.
According to Mbadi, Sifuna has become “conflicted” and is no longer advancing ODM’s agenda. He accused the Nairobi senator of aligning himself with opposition forces seeking to destabilise the party from within.
“Sifuna will not remain in ODM because he is already conflicted,” Mbadi said.
“He is selling the agenda of someone else. Why pretend? You cannot keep him in the party. Allow him to go.”
Mbadi insisted that ODM must remain cohesive if it is to retain political relevance, warning that failure to discipline dissenting leaders could result in fragmentation before the next elections.
He claimed that unchecked internal rebellion could lead to the emergence of multiple ODM factions.
“No one will break ODM, but some people must leave for the party to survive,” he stated.
“No one will break ODM, but some people must leave for the party to survive,” he stated.
“If you want ODM to remain intact, get rid of the rogue secretary general. Otherwise, before elections, we will have three ODMs.”
The Cabinet secretary also revealed that he played a key role in Sifuna’s rise to the influential party position despite resistance from some leaders in Western Kenya.
The Cabinet secretary also revealed that he played a key role in Sifuna’s rise to the influential party position despite resistance from some leaders in Western Kenya.
He argued that leadership positions should serve the party’s collective interests, not individual ambitions.
Mbadi further dismissed claims that Sifuna holds crucial party documents, saying ODM had long established trustees to safeguard all legal and registration records.
Mbadi further dismissed claims that Sifuna holds crucial party documents, saying ODM had long established trustees to safeguard all legal and registration records.
He challenged Sifuna to prove otherwise, insisting the party’s institutional structures remain intact.
Reflecting on past party purges, Mbadi recalled how he contributed to the removal of former ODM Secretary General Ababu Namwamba, claiming similar disciplinary measures were taken when Namwamba allegedly deviated from party principles.
Beyond the internal wrangles, Mbadi reaffirmed ODM’s commitment to supporting President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Reflecting on past party purges, Mbadi recalled how he contributed to the removal of former ODM Secretary General Ababu Namwamba, claiming similar disciplinary measures were taken when Namwamba allegedly deviated from party principles.
Beyond the internal wrangles, Mbadi reaffirmed ODM’s commitment to supporting President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
He dismissed suggestions that the party should field a presidential candidate, arguing that the current political arrangement was unavoidable and strategic.
“We will work with Ruto,” Mbadi said.
“We will work with Ruto,” Mbadi said.
“In 2032, some of us are ready to take over the presidency. I am not interested in 2027, but in 2032, I am ready.”
In response to the calls for his ouster, Sifuna has maintained that he has no intention of leaving ODM, although he has downplayed the importance of holding the secretary general position.
In response to the calls for his ouster, Sifuna has maintained that he has no intention of leaving ODM, although he has downplayed the importance of holding the secretary general position.
He has stated that leadership roles are not birthrights and that many young leaders are capable of steering the party forward.
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