A top official just apologized to a former president on behalf of his party's "foolish" members. Orange Democratic Movement Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna publicly apologized to former President Uhuru Kenyatta for insults from certain ODM leaders, acknowledging Kenyatta's loyal support for the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Sifuna delivered this apology at the funeral of former MP Cyrus Jirongo, with Kenyatta in attendance, stressing that the remarks came from a minority who forgot the critical assistance Kenyatta provided during Raila's presidential campaigns. He contrasted these members with what he called the wise leadership within ODM, thanking Kenyatta directly for his steadfast alliance.
This public reconciliation attempt follows recent accusations from other senior ODM figures, including party chairperson Governor Gladys Wanga and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who alleged Kenyatta was plotting to sow division inside the party. Wanga had warned Kenyatta to stay away from ODM affairs despite expressing respect for him, creating a visible rift within the party's messaging. Sifuna's statement specifically aimed to honor the personal friendship Raila often highlighted, seeking to mend fences by officially recognizing Kenyatta's past role as a rare and true ally during pivotal political moments.
This public reconciliation attempt follows recent accusations from other senior ODM figures, including party chairperson Governor Gladys Wanga and Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who alleged Kenyatta was plotting to sow division inside the party. Wanga had warned Kenyatta to stay away from ODM affairs despite expressing respect for him, creating a visible rift within the party's messaging. Sifuna's statement specifically aimed to honor the personal friendship Raila often highlighted, seeking to mend fences by officially recognizing Kenyatta's past role as a rare and true ally during pivotal political moments.
