Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has launched a scathing attack on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, criticizing him for refusing to leave the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after being dropped as the party’s Secretary General.
In a series of social media posts on Thursday, Salasya described Sifuna as a “fool” and accused him of disappointing both him and the Kenyan public.
“You are a fool Edwin W. Sifuna. You have disappointed me and the entire nation. Enda pia ukufie uko kwa broadbased ghasia wewe nkt,” Salasya wrote.
The criticism comes after the ODM National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Mombasa on Wednesday, where Sifuna was removed from his post.
Despite this, Sifuna affirmed his loyalty to the party and his claim to the position, stating: “I remain a loyal member and the duly elected secretary general of the ODM party.”
Salasya went further, framing Sifuna’s continued presence in ODM as part of a broader political strategy aimed at creating confusion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Kenyans, this is all part of a bigger plan to trap you in confusion ahead of 2027. Sifuna’s ‘fight’ outside ODM while claiming loyalty is a tactic to lure those rejecting Ruto’s regime into a false sense of opposition,” the MP argued.
He also highlighted what he perceives as inconsistencies in Sifuna’s political record.
“We saw it with the Adani push; Sifuna never uttered a word when his then party leader, the late Rt Hon Raila, tried to defend the deal. The current unfulfilled MoU with UDA and now this arranged dramatic ouster,” Salasya added.
Calling for clarity, Salasya urged Sifuna to make a decisive break from ODM if he is genuine in his opposition stance.
“If Sifuna is genuine, let him fully break from ODM and declare his stand without the games. The people deserve better than these political theatrics,” he said.
The exchange shows mounting tensions within ODM, as internal party decisions clash with public perceptions of loyalty and opposition politics.
Sifuna’s refusal to step aside, despite the NEC’s directive, is likely to spark further debate over leadership legitimacy and strategic positioning as Kenya approaches the 2027 elections.