ODM sets disciplinary hearing date for SG Edwin Sifuna as removal process begins

In a show-cause letter issued on Thursday, signed by ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Sifuna is accused of publicly contradicting party positions and resolutions. 

Among the cited incidents are his appearances on Citizen TV’s The Explainer programme on July 22, 2025, and February 3, 2026, where he allegedly made statements inconsistent with the party’s official stance, including declaring the ODM-UDA broad-based arrangement “dead.”

The party further accused him of persistently issuing contradictory statements despite participating in internal meetings where official positions were agreed upon. 

This, Wanga stated, has caused confusion and undermined the party. 

He is also accused of initiating and engaging in unsanctioned political activities under the Linda Mwananchi Initiative, which ODM claims were conducted outside the framework of officially approved party programmes.

Additionally, the letter cites his alleged failure to attend key party meetings, including a Central Committee meeting held on January 12, 2026, as well as NEC meetings on February 11 and March 4, 2026.

"That your conduct, taken cumulatively, amounts to actions prejudicial to the interests, discipline, cohesion and public standing of the party, in contravention of Article 11 (2) of the ODM party constitution and your obligations as senior party official," the letter read in part. 

The party ordered Sifuna to respond to the show cause letter by Wednesday, April 8. He is also required to appear before a disciplinary panel on April 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m at a venue to be communicated to explain his version of events. 

The party has warned that failure to respond within the stipulated timeframe will result in the matter being determined in his absence, in accordance with the party’s constitution.

The letter comes amid turmoil within the ODM party as the Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi faction threatens to rival the Linda Ground's political grip.