A plot by a section of ODM MPs to stage an internal coup to topple Cord leader of minority Francis Nyenze has been nipped in the bud.
This is after Cord leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka intervened to avert the imminent disintegration of the coalition, which is still smarting from the March poll defeat.
The two leaders held separate meetings with their party elected leaders to scuttle the plot to replace Nyenze with his deputy Jakoyo Midiwo on claims that he is too weak to push the Cord agenda in the house.
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A recent internal power struggle within Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has led to disciplinary actions against several Nairobi Members of County Assembly (MCAs).
The party’s leadership accused these MCAs of orchestrating a leadership coup at the Nairobi County Assembly, which has caused significant divisions within the party.
In response, ODM de-whipped seven rebel MCAs from all assembly committees and warned of potential expulsion from the party. The MCAs had previously removed ODM’s longest-serving Minority Whip, Peter Imwatok, and replaced him with Nicholas Okumu, a first-term MCA.
This move was seen as a direct challenge to ODM’s leadership and has intensified the internal conflict within the party. ODM’s National Chairman, John Mbadi, issued a show-cause letter to the rebel MCAs, instructing them to explain their actions or face further disciplinary measures.
The situation remains tense, with the rebel faction continuing to resist ODM’s directives.
This internal conflict within ODM highlights the ongoing power struggles within Kenyan political parties and the challenges they face in maintaining unity and discipline among their members.
