The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi as the party’s deputy leader.
This followed a dramatic Special Delegates Conference (SDC) held at the Jamhuri ASK Grounds in Nairobi.
According to reports, the decision was reached after delegates convened to ratify key leadership changes within the party to reorganise its top structure.
However, the party officials have confirmed that the question of Osotsi’s replacement has now been referred to the National Executive Committee (NEC), which will determine the next course of action.
“Considering the objections of the Special Delegates Conference on Geoffrey Osotsi as the Deputy Party Leader, the same has been sent back to the National Executive Committee for consideration,” party chairperson Gladys Wanga announced.
Reports indicate that the Senator’s removal followed a tense session in which delegates rejected his position.
As a form of rejection, they cited procedural grounds after he reportedly failed to secure a proposer and seconder during the endorsement process.
Additionally, the delegates formally confirmed Oburu Odinga as the party leader after serving in an acting party leader for the past five months.
At the same time, the delegates reportedly approved Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir and Kisii Governor Simba Arati as the party’s deputy leaders.
Ruth Odinga, was also voted in as Deputy National Organising Secretary of the ODM party.
