• Wanjigi who is hoping to put up a competitive battle against the former Prime Minister for the ODM party presidential flag-bearer position  is demanding that the party follows its constitution in the nomination process to ensure fairness.
• The billionaire further threatened to withdraw his contribution to the Orange party.
• Wanjigi has been accused of setting up ODM branches around the country without consulting the national office.

Billionaire businessman-cum politician Jimmi Wanjigi has threatened to ditch Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) if his demands will not be met.

Wanjigi who is hoping to put up a competitive battle against the former Prime Minister for the ODM party presidential flag-bearer position  is demanding that the party follows its constitution in the nomination process to ensure fairness, failure to which he would quit ODM.

The billionaire further threatened to withdraw his contribution to the Orange party.

“Why would I stay in a party that does not follow its own laid down rules? I will not. I can assure you that the party will have big problems. You know, we have also invested heavily in this party,” he stated.

Wanjigi’s quest to run for presidency on ODM has been received differently by members of the party. While others have supported his bid, some have deemed the moved as rebellion towards the former Prime Minister.

Wanjigi has been accused of setting up ODM branches around the country without consulting the national office.

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Business man and presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi has launched attacks at ODM leader Raila Odinga saying that he should come out to confirm if he will run for presidency in 2022.

He condemned those who are opposed to his move to open ODM offices saying that he is marketing the party at the grassroots yet some people are fighting him. The business man also emphasized that he will not leave ODM saying that he has invested a lot in the party and expects free and fair primaries.

While speaking in Mombasa, he urged ODM leadership to carry out genuine elections to identify real members in the party. He said Raila cannot be an umpire, player, the referee, the lines man and the VAR. He should announce his candidature and face all other interested candidates within the party law,” said Wanjigi.

ODM’s Central Committee on Wednesday threatened to take a disciplinary action against members planning to open branch offices in the grassroots without consulting the national office. This seemed to be a response to Jimmy Wanjigi after his move of opening offices in Central region.

ODM’s Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said anyone willing to open the offices should consult the national office, failure to do so attracts a disciplinary action. Sifuna’s response came days after the Registrar of Political Parties acknowledge receiving a letter from Wanjigi seeking that the part summarizes the presidential nomination process.

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ODM’s Central Committee on Wednesday threatened to take disciplinary action against members planning to open branch offices without consulting the national office. The committee claimed that it had received many reports over opening of offices across the country, perhaps in Jimmy Wanjigi’s move.

ODM’s Secretary General Edwin Sifuna issued a statement that anyone willing to open a branch office should consult the national office failure to do so, such offices will not be recognized. He reminded members that such brazen violation of their rules will attract disciplinary action.

Wanjigi began opening offices in Mt. Kenya two months ago after declaring his interest in the presidency. This statement from Sifuna comes a few days after the Registar of Political Parties acknowledged receiving a letter from Wanjigi seeking that the party summarizes the presidential nomination process.

A month ago, Wanjigi wrote to ODM demanding certified list of party delegates who are to attend the National Delegates Convention. The committee resolved to extend free membership registration for ordinary members that was September 30 to December 31. The Central Committee advised party leaders at the grassroots to go back to their respective areas to coordinate and support voter registration.

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Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued an official statement hours after presidential hopeful Jimmy Wanjigi was pelted with stones while on his tour of Migori.

Wanjigi who has declared his interest in 2022 presidency is in Nyanza trying to popularize himself ahead of the ODM presidential nominations.

Wanjigi is battling it out with Raila for the ODM presidential ticket.

He kicked off his tour of Nyanza region on Thursday September 16, with his motorcade heading to Migori on Friday but they met a harsh crowd.

While addressing a crowd in Migori town, some people started throwing stones at him, forcing him to flee, aborting his meeting.

It is believed that a section of ODM delegates had accused Wanjigi of desrespecting the O boss Raila.

Wanjigi was met with jeers and heckling as he tried to address the crowd.

However, ODM in a statement issued by its director of campaigns Junet Mohamed has distanced itself from the chaos.

Junet in an official statement posted via ODM social media accounts said that they have worked hard to create an environment where everyone can sell their policies across the country.

He noted that the sponsors of political chaos in Migori are known, adding that he has also been a victim in numerous occasions.

Junet further called on the police to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to book.

He also urged polity aspirants to respect government public order that suspended gatherings to curb the spread of COVID-19.

ODM secretary General Edwin Sifuna has also noted that he has been in contact with the ODM Migori office to establish the cause of the chaos, subsequent to which he will issue a full briefing on the same.

“My office is in contact with the @TheODMparty office in Migori for a full brief on reported cases of violence targeted at one of our members Mr. Jimmy Wanjigi. I have also tried to reach Mr. Wanjigi on phone to confirm he is OK. Full brief to follow,” Sifuna posted.

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