The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has embarked on a major restructuring of its internal leadership as it gears up for grassroots elections next week. The changes, which include the dismissal of several election coordinators and the appointment of a new National Organizing Secretary, signal a realignment within the party’s election management structures.
On Wednesday, April 2, ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna announced the immediate dismissal of all county election coordinators in Nairobi, as well as the chair of election coordinators in Migori and several officials in Siaya. The party’s National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) is expected to announce replacements by Monday, April 7.
“The county elections coordinators for Nairobi, all of them, have been dismissed. Also, the chair of coordinators in Migori and some of the coordinators in Siaya County are to be replaced with immediate effect. New coordinators shall be announced to take up those slots by the NECC,” Sifuna stated.
This restructuring comes as ODM seeks to enhance efficiency in its internal election processes and ensure a smooth grassroots election. The move is seen as a strategic effort to strengthen party structures and minimize potential disputes that often arise during internal polls.
Meanwhile, ODM’s central committee has made another significant leadership change, endorsing Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamed as the new National Organizing Secretary. He replaces Abdisalan Ahmed, who resigned after being nominated by President William Ruto as Principal Secretary in the State Department for National Government Coordination.
“The party’s central committee this morning confirmed receipt of the resignation of Abdisalan Ahmed, who was until today our National Organizing Secretary. Following his nomination for the position of PS, we offer him our best wishes as he goes for vetting this Friday and in his new role, should he secure it,” Sifuna stated.
