ODM has announced plans to initiate the recall of six of its members who backed the Finance Bill 2024 in Parliament.
In a statement released following the Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 2, it was highlighted that these MPs acted contrary to the party's position on the Bill, which has now been withdrawn.
Among those affected is Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo.
Also set to be recalled are Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Emmanuel Wangwe (Navakholo) and Caroli Omondi (Suba South).
Benard Masaka of Ikolomani and Kanchory Memusi of Kajiado Central will also be among those set to be recalled for defying the party position.
"That the ODM Party shall initiate and lead recall processes in the following constituencies in light of the current office holders repeated violation of their sacred oath and the wishes of the electorate. Gem, Bondo, Navakholo, Kajiado Central, Ikolomani and Suba South," read the statement in part.
On the other hand, the opposition party demanded that President William Ruto order the police to stop using excessive force owing to the death of some protesters.
The party also demanded that Ruto takes responsibility for the deaths, injuries and destruction of property.
According to the party, the protests led by the youth were a vote of no confidence in the current regime.
On the other hand, the party indicated that it would also be undertaking austerity measures given that it also receives funds from the exchequer.
"That in our view, what happened on the 25th of June 2024 amounted to a vote of no confidence in the regime. It is clear this fact is totally lost on Ruto. It is reflected in his petulant proposals on how we manage our economy following the rejection of his tax bill.
"Instead of focusing on cutting wastage, opulence and corruption in his regime, he is hitting back with threats to cut funding for the Judiciary and the County Governments," read the statement in part.
