ODM eats humble pie, backs down to tribunal's orders protecting Sifuna

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna addresses a rally in Kitengela. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Thursday backed down in its resolve to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as party secretary general, with its legal team consenting to orders blocking the ouster.

The concession came before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), where ODM’s legal team led by Tom Kajwang’ told acting chairperson Gad Gathu that the party would not oppose the continuation of conservatory orders that have been shielding Sifuna from removal since February 12.