Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has lifted the lid on the intrigues behind the party's decision to expel several politicians deemed to be disloyal to the party.
Speaking on Tuesday during an interview, the legislator noted that the party resolved to kick out four MPs after they displayed blatant disrespect to the party.
The expelled MPs include; MPs Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang'o (Langata) and Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda.
“The MPs knew what they were doing, this is a political game, it is a game of perception,” noted Sifuna.
Sifuna reiterated that the party was irked by the MP's conduct, which he said tainted the party’s image.
The Secretary-General accused the rebels of failing to show their restraint following the party's decision to censure them, accusing them of badmouthing the party, which goes against the party's ideals and standard conduct.
According to Sifuna, the party took exception to the politician's failure to engage in anti-government demos organized by Azimio la Umoja.
“You people know it's politics that's going on even the public knows that all this is politics, but every time they stand they remain adamant on their stand against party programs and embrace meeting with the president.”
The Secretary-General further claimed that another MP intentionally appeared before the disciplinary committee in the company of a lawyer affiliated to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Questioned on whether the party simply punished the legislators for visiting the State House, the Secretary-General disputed this position, saying that their expulsion was an accumulation of infractions which the political outfit could not tolerate.
Sifuna further accused a section of Kenya Kwanza politicians of attempting to bring down ODM.
“The have been many attempts to finish the ODM party even if you observe those who lauded the MPs, most of them are Kenya Kwanza politicians. Because they rejoice when they see turmoil in ODM, their intention was not to advance the people’s pleas, they went there for self-interest.”
Sifuna also seized the opportunity to explain why Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris was not ousted from the party like her colleagues.
“Passaris came and apologized, however, the rest of the MPs were scornful in their utterances during the disciplinary hearing, another even came in the company of a UDA lawyer while another failed to make an appearance before the disciplinary committee.”
