President William Ruto has issued a warning to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, invoking his role as a founding member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Speaking during the burial of Raila Odinga's bodyguard George Oduor's funeral on Saturday, April 12, Ruto reminded Sifuna of his deep-rooted ties to ODM and implied that continued provocation could lead to disciplinary action from the party's original leadership.
“When you speak about me, Edwin Sifuna, know that I am a founding member of ODM. If you push me too far, I will call for a meeting of the founding members, and if we do, we can discipline you," he said.
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During the event, Sifuna had delivered a bold address aimed at Ruto, calling out what he described as self-inflicted difficulties in the Head of State’s administration.
He drew attention to the recent Echoes of War controversy, urging the president to take control of his government.
"Like the Bishop mentioned, your job is very hard, and I agree with him because at some point I usually wonder if you get to sleep.
"However, there are some difficulties you have imposed on yourself. Like the drama we saw in Nakuru where Butere Girls' High School students were stopped from performing, that’s a problem you have imposed on yourself," he said.
At the same time, Ruto downplayed growing chants of 'Ruto Must Go' that have been echoing in various parts of the country.
He referred to the chants as a recurring feature of the political landscape.
“Criticism is normal. Now you are saying 'Ruto Must Go.' I have heard that several times. There was 'Moi Must Go,' and other leaders who were also told they must go. 'Must Go' is just a normal song and there is no problem with it," he said.
