ODM rebel MPs score win as tribunal stops their expulsion

A section of ODM MPs Elisha Odhiambo, Jalango, Paul Aburo and Caroli Omondi after addressing the media over their tribulations at Parliament buildings on March 17, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Rebel Orange Democratic Movement legislators won the first battle to keep their seats after a tribunal suspended the party's decision to expel them. Political Parties Dispute Tribunal chairperson Desma Nungo issued the orders stopping ODM from implementing the decision to expel the five MPs pending determination of suits filed challenging the expulsion.

"Pending the hearing and determination of the suits, the office of the Registar of Political Parties is barred from effecting and enforcing the decision of ODM by removing the complainants as members of the party," ruled Nungo.