ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has dismissed the mandate of a committee tasked with overseeing the implementation of a #10-point political agenda, terming its authority “unconstitutional, null and void.”
In a strongly worded statement, Sifuna argued that the committee lacked the legal basis to carry out its mandate and questioned its approach to evaluating the progress of the agreed agenda.
The Nairobi Senator insisted that implementation of the 10-point framework must be assessed using clear and measurable outcomes, rather than speculation or assumptions. He pointed to several critical issues that, according to him, require concrete evidence of progress, including alleged abductions and extrajudicial killings, the equitable sharing of revenue to counties, and the protection of political parties’ identity and institutional integrity.
Sifuna said his side would soon release what he described as a “true report” that will outline, point by point, the shortcomings in the implementation of the 10-point agenda. According to him, the report will provide a detailed account of areas where commitments made under the framework have not been fulfilled.
He also criticised the committee for what he termed a late shift in priorities, accusing it of embarking on nationwide tours under the banner of public participation toward the end of its tenure.
According to #Sifuna, the committee should have focused its efforts on seeking accountability directly from the executive arm of government, which he said is responsible for implementing most of the commitments contained in the agreement.
His remarks add to growing political debate within the Orange Democratic Movement over the progress and direction of the multi-point reform agenda, with some party leaders demanding greater transparency and accountability in its execution.