Sifuna tells ODM leaders not to fight over Raila’s political inheritance
By Paulette Mboga, October 27, 2025ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has urged party leaders to remain united and avoid fighting over Raila Odinga’s political inheritance following the former opposition leader’s death.
Addressing the media on Monday, October 27, 2025, Sifuna said the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) must remain strong and true to Raila’s vision, warning that divisions would only betray his legacy.
Speaking during the ODM Central Committee presser, Sifuna called on members to resist the urge to split the party or engage in internal battles for control. He said Raila had built ODM on firm values that should continue guiding the movement even after his death.
“We now call upon the leadership and membership of the party to rally behind the late leader’s dreams and desire for this beloved movement,” Sifuna said.
He cautioned leaders against falling into the trap of division, saying history had shown that great movements often lose direction when their founders die. “Let us resist the temptations to scatter in despair or to fight over his political inheritance as leaders often do when giants fall,” he stated.
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Vows to keep Raila’s vision alive
Sifuna assured party members that the leadership is committed to keeping ODM united and focused on Raila’s ideals. He said the party would not allow internal wrangles or personal ambitions to destroy what Raila had built over decades.
“We commit here in unison as we did during the funeral, that we will not be responsible for any break-up in the party or any unnecessary political turbulence that runs counter to Jakom’s dreams,” he said.
The ODM Secretary General said the party will continue championing democracy, equality, and justice — values that Raila stood for throughout his political life. “Baba built this movement on the foundation of the values of democracy and equity. ODM is not just a political party. It is a covenant,” Sifuna said.
He reaffirmed that ODM would remain relentless in pursuing Raila’s dream of a just and united Kenya. “We will remain relentless until Canaan is yonder,” Sifuna concluded.
His remarks come amid growing discussions within the party about the future of ODM and who might take over Raila’s political mantle. Sifuna’s call for unity appeared aimed at ensuring a smooth transition and preventing divisions that could weaken the movement Raila spent his life building.