Osotsi says ODM had planned to reschedule Mombasa NEC before shock ouster
By Kenneth Mwenda, February 15, 2026ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi has lifted the lid on fresh turmoil inside the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), accusing senior party figures of betraying a deal meant to preserve unity.
Speaking during a church service in Kitengela on February 15, 2026, Osotsi said there had been a clear agreement to postpone the crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Mombasa. Instead, the meeting went ahead, and Edwin Sifuna was removed as secretary general.
Osotsi told the congregation that events unfolded very differently from what had been agreed behind closed doors.
“A few days ago, before they held their Wednesday meeting, the one where they ousted Sifuna, Honourable Oburu called me,” Osotsi said.
According to Osotsi, Oburu invited him to a meeting. Osotsi declined to attend without Sifuna.
“I said I won’t come to that meeting without Sifuna,” he told worshippers. “He said yes.”
Osotsi said Oburu attended with Junet Mohamed. They met at the home of Bosire. Bosire also brought former Attorney General Amos Wako to the talks.
Osotsi said the group reached a common position during the discussion.
“We agreed in that meeting that we want to walk together as a party,” he said.
“Part of that agreement included having an elders’ committee by bringing in Wako as the leader. Most importantly, they agreed to postpone the Mombasa NEC meeting to allow leaders more time to consult.
“We said that the Mombasa NEC meeting be postponed until leaders speak,” Osotsi explained.
Surprise ouster triggers outrage
However, events took a different turn. Osotsi said that after the meeting ended, the others went to Ruto’s residence for further discussions. He and his allies waited for feedback from Oburu about the Mombasa plans.
Instead, news broke that the NEC meeting had proceeded in Mombasa and that Sifuna had been removed as secretary general.
“We are still waiting for Honourable Oburu to tell us how the Mombasa meeting went,” Osotsi said. “We see they are ready in Mombasa, saying they have ousted Sifuna.”
He described the development as a direct betrayal of the earlier pact. In his view, party leaders committed themselves to unity and dialogue but acted without warning.
Osotsi did not hide his frustration. Addressing the congregation, he declared:
“I want to say let the devil be defeated.”
He insisted that Sifuna would not be pushed out quietly.
“There’s no place Sifuna is going. Even Mama Ida has said Sifuna is going nowhere,” he said, referring to Ida Odinga, wife of Raila Odinga.
Osotsi also defended his own position within the party.
“I am still deputy party leader,” he stated. “I don’t know why they refused to oust me. But I want to tell you, I am much worse than this Sifuna.”