Raila Odinga on Thursday led the party's National Executive Council (NEC) meeting where they resolved to remove Turkana governor Josphat Nanok as the vice chairperson.
The resolution was reached over claims that the governor had quit the party after he (Nanok) publicly announced his support DP William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid.
"Following numerous public pronouncements that he has quit the ODM Party, the NEC has unanimously resolved to replace Governor Josphat Nanok as the party Vice Chairperson," the party stated.
The decision was reached unanimously party by chairman John Mbadi, secretary general Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Senator James Orengo as well as Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi.
Nanok was replaced with Loima MP Jeremiah Lomorukai.
Nanok who was viewed as a close confidant of ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga, made a surprise announcement in May in favour DP Ruto.
He stated that all 14 governors from the Rift Valley would work together to ensure the region clinches the presidency.
"We as governors from the Rift Valley, there are 14 of us, this time around we will walk together on one road.
"Because this time round Kenyans are focusing on Rift Valley to lead the country. That’s our stand,” stated Nanok.
