Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of causing unrest in ODM as seen in recent days on media.
Orengo accused the Head of State of taking charge of the party immediately after the demise of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
According to the Siaya Governor, President William Ruto has been holding a series of meetings with various leaders of the party at State House or his home in Kilgoris.
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“The problem in ODM is President Ruto. We are asking Ruto to let ODM GO. Let ODM alone. He has not taken it hostage; he is in possession of the ODM party. He is convening meetings of ODM organs. Leave ODM alone,” said Orengo
Orengo revealed his previous talks with the Head of State warning him against kiling political parties and reminding him that ODM was a party of the people.
The Siaya Governor also condemned the ouster of Senator Edwin Sifuna as ODM Secretary General recounting his effective leadership at the party.
He heaped praise at the Nairobi Senator including his role during critical moments at the party and the trust that Raila Odinga had of him.
“During the entire life of Raila Odinga and during the period in which Edwin Sifuna was the secretary general, there is no single moment that Raila criticized Edwin Sifuna in public,” he said
“I shudder to think that mere minions… people who have no legitimacy in the entire country can dare talk about Edwin Sifuna. Sifuna speaks for the party.” he continued
Orengo also questioned the death of the former Prime Minister in India saying that with time, his cause of death will be laid bare before the people.
“I also want to say without fear of contradiction that the death of Raila Odinga…which is still a mystery to many of us… Those who bear responsibility for the death of Raila Odinga are out there. They are silent about it, but I hope that one day we will determine the circumstances in which Raila passed away,” he said.
