16 ODM Senators on Thursday attempted to oust Moses Wetangula as Minority Leader and replace him with Siaya Senator James Orengo.
The Senators further stated that Wetangula could not lead them by force as he was even getting applauded by senators from the Jubilee side during Senate sittings.
Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka, however, suspended his removal stating it should be effected once his replacement is officially elected.
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Wetangula is one of the co-principals in NASA but the coalition has appeared to be in disarray in recent days following the meeting between Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi and the Bungoma Senator all cried foul after the 'Harambee House Pact' but they met Odinga earlier in the week to deliberate on the way forward.
They assured the nation that they were still intact but cracks are there for all to see.
Earlier this week, ODM deputy party leader Wycliffe Oparanya sent a warning to other parties within the coalition suggesting they were the ones who call the shots.
“As far as ODM is concerned, Uhuru and Raila were the major presidential candidates last year. They met as individuals.
"This has nothing to do with NASA. The three other NASA leaders have their own parties. They can decide whether or not to back the deal.
"If they bolt, it will have no impact on the current deal," the Kakamega governor was quoted by Standard.
[caption caption="Musalia Mudavadi, Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetangula"]
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