Comedian-turned-politician Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalango, has been dealt a significant blow by his political party, ODM. The expulsion comes as a result of his public declaration of support for President William Ruto, a move that directly contradicted the party’s stance led by opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Jalango, who had long pledged allegiance to ODM, now finds himself in a precarious situation, as he faces expulsion from the party. The pressing question on everyone’s mind is: What’s next for Jalango? Will he continue to linger within ODM, despite being considered an intruder, or will he seek refuge in the Kenya Kwanza regime as a new member? Only time will reveal his next move.
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This news follows a series of expulsions within ODM on September 6th, 2023. Party leaders who had openly shown their support for President Ruto’s government were unceremoniously removed from the party. The ODM made their decision public through their social media accounts, releasing a list of expelled members, which included Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Senator Tom Ojienda (Kisumu), Hon. Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Hon. Felix Odiwuor (Lang’ata), and Hon. Caroli Omondi (Suba South) for both defying the party’s position and engaging in gross misconduct.
Hon. Paul Abuor and Hon. Mark Nyamita, who presented themselves before the Disciplinary Committee to explain their actions, faced reprimand and were fined a substantial sum of Ksh. 1 million each, with a deadline of sixty days for payment.
In the wake of these expulsions, citizens are left pondering the fate of these rebel MPs. Does this mean they will be forced to relinquish their parliamentary seats, considering they were elected into office through ODM? According to Kenya’s laws, a member of parliament’s office may be declared vacant under various circumstances, including resignation from the party or joining another political party, as stipulated in the legislation contemplated.
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