was it right for ODM Party to expel Malindi Women Rep Aisha Jumwa? That is the big question on everyone’s lips. ODM announced on Tuesday that the disciplinary committee had wanted Jumwa and Msambweni MP Suleiman Dori expelled from the Party for indiscipline.
Party Disciplinary Committee recommends expulsion from the party of MPs Aisha Jumwa & Suleiman Dori & 7 MCAs (6 Homabay & 1 Busia). However NEC has invited them to appear in person before it to respond to accusations before action is taken.
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) December 4, 2018
Jumwa and Dori were summoned in October to appear before the ODM disciplinary committee after they openly declared their support for Deputy President William Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid. They ignored the summons.
In June this year, Jumwa was on record saying that she had made up her mind to support DP Ruto as he is ready for the country’s top job irking the party leadership.
Some Kenyans have backed ODM’s decision saying the two deserve to be expelled and vie afresh for their posts on another ticket.
It’s very interesting that Aisha Jumwa and Suleiman Dori were elected to Parliament by people of Malindi and Msambweni on ODM ticket and now they believe they have the might to do it by themselves. Let them resign & go to the ballot for a by election and see if they get elected.
— BRAVIN™ (@ItsBravin) December 4, 2018
Aisha Jumwa & Suleiman Dori were elected to Parliament by people of Malindi & Msambweni on ODM ticket … As they abandoned ODM, it’s only Moral & Just that they resign their seats & subject themselves to new mandate by the voters. Let the Voters Decide.
— Donald B Kipkorir (@DonaldBKipkorir) December 4, 2018
Some people however believe that it is wrong for the party to expel Jumwa since she is working with Ruto in the spirit of the handshake.
Expelling Aisha Jumwa and suleiman Dori from odm confirms one thing. That odm as a party, fears the person and individual In DP RUTO. Bado, the son of the soil from sugoi will send shivers down your spines. Wait and see. pic.twitter.com/2PHCF5D1xG
— Elijah Okemwa (@elijah1334) December 4, 2018
Aisha Jumwa is a strong politician. She’ll bounce back stronger ???
By 2022 ODM probably will have less influence country wide.
— Joe KE ?? (@JoeKenya_) December 4, 2018
This Raila Odinga and his groupie ain’t genuine. If Aisha Jumwa and suleiman Dori have contradicted Odm party rules, what will be said of Odinga’s dalliance with Jubilee? I officially declare odm party persona non granta. Very undemocratic. Disingenuous. Moribund.
— Elijah Okemwa (@elijah1334) December 4, 2018