The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) will deliver its judgment on June 18, 2026, in a dispute filed by ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna challenging disciplinary proceedings initiated against him by the party.
During submissions before the Tribunal, Senior Counsel Okero, appearing for Sifuna, argued that the ODM National Executive Committee (NEC) violated both the party constitution and the Fair Administrative Action Act when it resolved on February 11, 2026, to remove him without first granting him a hearing.
“The ODM Party violated Article 74 of its constitution and the Fair Administrative Action Act through the NEC resolution of February 11, 2026, by removing the complainant without giving him an opportunity to be heard,” counsel submitted.
ODM, however, urged the Tribunal to dismiss the complaint, arguing that the matter was brought prematurely because the party’s internal disciplinary mechanisms are still active.
Lawyer Ken Amondi told the Tribunal that the dispute is currently before a disciplinary panel constituted by the party and should be allowed to run its course.
“The complaint is premature because the disciplinary process is ongoing and can be dealt with by the panel established by the ODM Party,” he submitted.
Advocate Sam Makori similarly argued that the Tribunal should not intervene before the party exhausts its internal dispute resolution mechanisms.
“The ODM Party must be given room to exhaust its internal mechanisms,” Makori submitted.
Senior Counsel T.J. Kajwang also urged the Tribunal to allow political parties sufficient room to manage their internal disciplinary affairs.
“The Tribunal must give latitude and breathing space to political parties in disciplinary proceedings so that political parties are built as institutions,” Kajwang argued.
ODM consequently asked the Tribunal to dismiss Sifuna’s complaint and allow the disciplinary process to proceed.
After hearing arguments from all parties, PPDT set June 18, 2026, as the date for delivery of its judgment.
