Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has praised Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for what he termed a show of political maturity and renewed loyalty to both the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the broad-based government led by President William Ruto.

In a statement on Monday, October 27, 2025,  Cherargei commended Sifuna for “retracing his steps” and reaffirming his commitment to ODM under the leadership of Raila Odinga, while also supporting the government’s unity agenda.

“Well done, Sifuna, for retracing your steps in atoning your sins and for pledging loyalty to the ODM Party and the broad-based government led by President Ruto, in honour of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga,” Cherargei said.

Further, he stated that  Sifuna’s renewed stance was a welcome move in the spirit of political collaboration.

“For now, you are forgiven, and your Secretary General position in ODM Party is secure,” Cherargei added.

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His remarks come shortly after  Sifuna urged party leaders to remain united and avoid fighting over Raila Odinga’s political inheritance following the former opposition leader’s death.

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 on Monday, October 27, 2025, 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.

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.