The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called on the youth in the country to turn out in large numbers to commemorate the Gen Z protest.
Through a statement, Sifuna called out Standard Media over its headline that termed ODM party leader and Kasmuel McOure as betrayers of the movement saying that they will not be divided.
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“‘As we draw close to the anniversary of the Gen Z protests, we urge Kenyans of goodwill to uphold national unity and ignore those who seek to divide us.
The Party has for a long time been an advocate and practitioner of peaceful protest and change, and we urge all those who will turn out to commemorate the anniversary this Wednesday to fearlessly stand on the side of freedom and democracy and the right to protest as enshrined in the constitution,” he said
The party also noted that the publication is attempting to force the former Prime Minister to pick a side on matters politics given the recent run of events.
‘We have stated time without number that ODM is not part of the Kenya Kwanza government.. Whatever stability frameworks we enter into for the sustenance of a peaceful nation and democracy, they do not amount to joining the government.
It is, therefore, in really bad taste for the Standard to consistently run this narrative, knowing it is false. The journalistic tenet of truth, honesty, and fairness cannot be sacrificed for political points.
The leadership of ODM and the entire party refuses to be intimidated and railroaded by partisan propaganda disguised as journalism.
We particularly reject what appears to be the undeclared rules that seem to govern the Standard’s coverage and treatment of the party’s leader, Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, whose sole aim is to distort the public’s view of him and to force him into a political direction of the company’s ownership.” they said
ODM party leader Raila Odinga has been accused by the youth on social media for hijacking the June 2024 Gen Z protest and have a seat in the government.
