The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Management Committee on Wednesday resolved to appoint Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o to act on behalf of party leader Raila Odinga as chairperson of the party committee as the latter focuses on his African Union Commission (AUC) bid.
ODM in a statement revealed that the decision was reached following a closed-door meeting chaired by the former Prime Minister to deliberate on internal party affairs.
According to Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, such regular meetings allowed the political outfit to review the current state of affairs as an institution founded on the values of democracy.
"There is therefore no need for the sort of speculation, innuendo and propaganda that surround our meetings," Sifuna revealed.
The party in its announcement, also summoned a section of party members from Kakamega County including Governor Fernandes Barasa following wrangles witnessed at the County Assembly.
ODM accused Barasa of instigating rivalry among the party politicians in Kakamega by rallying a section of the members against the designated Majority Leader in the County Assembly, Geoffrey Ondiro.
"Our directive has however been repeatedly frustrated by individuals led by the County Governor, the Speaker and the former leader of Majority Maina," Sifuna claimed.
"The Committee has therefore resolved to summon the three to appear before it at a date to be communicated."
The party further designated the party deputy leaders, Kisii Governor Simba Arati and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi to resolve party wrangles in Kilifi County.
According to Sifuna, the two deputy party leaders would work jointly with the party's National Organizing Secretary Ahmed Abdisalan to address the matter.
"All party members must continue to remain disciplined and avoid actions and words that undermine the Party and its organs," Sifuna warned.
"Members are reminded that all sanctioned Party meetings must and shall be organized and communicated through the National Secretariat," he added.
