Aisha Jumwa among other top politicians from the Coastal region received a summon letter from the ODM party which gave them to clear orders to pledge their allegiance to the Party or be ousted.
This letter seemingly gave them cold feet. They could not carry on with their defiance for long as they decided to run for salvage to survive the determined wrath of ODM disciplinary committee which was ready to strike.
On Wednesday afternoon paid a courtesy call to party leader Raila Odinga after two of their colleagues were recommended for expulsion from the party.
The Coast MPs – led by Mr. Dori – assured Mr. Odinga of their commitment to the party and relayed similar assurance from Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa who is currently attending parliamentary games in Burundi.
“We assure you that we are available for regular consultations with and guidance by the party. As you may have noticed, we have slowed down on 2022 campaigns as you had advised and we remain committed to actions that strengthen rather than weaken the party,” said Mr. Dori.
The embattled Msambweni legislator was accompanied by MPs Owen Baya (Kilifi North) and Wiper’s Ali Mbogo (Kisauni).
The ODM party chief, however assured the trio that those mentioned in the committee report will be given a fair hearing by the National Executive Committee.
“Once again, Mr. Odinga asked MPs to tone down on 2022 succession politics and focus on addressing the immediate issues facing the country,” reads the statement sent by the opposition leader’s spokesperson Dennis Onyango.
“He asked all ODM MPs and MCAs to pay attention to strengthening and building bridges with the party and to supporting the nine-point agenda spelt out in the Building Bridges to the New Kenyan Nation memorandum of understanding.”
The other members who were also on the list await to their fate. Suspension to the party may cost them of their positions. According to the constitution of Kenya no one is allowed to hold position of power without being in registered political party. This may lead even to fresh elections.
Do you think they will also pledge their loyalty to the party?