George Kaluma Urges Oburu to Call PG Meeting to Oust Edwin Sifuna and Team Over ‘Sabotage’

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised ODM leaders for blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta for divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The remarks have intensified internal tensions, with Homa Bay Town MP George Peter Kaluma calling for urgent action against perceived saboteurs.

On Tuesday, December 30, during the burial of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, Sifuna addressed the issue, apologising to Uhuru Kenyatta for having his name dragged into internal party disputes.

“On behalf of the ‘washenzi’ in the ODM party, I want to apologise for the insults directed at you by some leaders who have forgotten the work you did to help the late Baba become president,” he said.

Sifuna’s comments underscore ongoing disagreements within ODM regarding support for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid.

While some senior party members advocate backing Ruto, Sifuna has openly differed, further fuelling tensions.

Reacting to Sifuna’s outburst, Homa Bay Town MP George Peter Kaluma urged ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed to convene an urgent Parliamentary Group (PG) meeting.

Kaluma argued that the meeting should address internal sabotage and recommended removing rebels, including Sifuna, from key parliamentary positions. 

He insisted that ODM should unite behind President Ruto’s re-election campaign to avoid further fragmentation.

The call for disciplinary action highlights the growing rift between ODM leadership and members perceived as undermining the party’s strategic direction.

As the 2027 elections approach, these disputes could have significant implications for party cohesion and electoral strategy.

Kaluma’s intervention signals an intensified effort to enforce discipline within ODM ranks, while Sifuna’s stance reflects broader debates over party loyalty, leadership influence, and alignment with national political figures.

The internal struggle continues to attract attention as party members navigate competing priorities in the run-up to one of Kenya’s most consequential elections.