ODM has expelled Five of its MPs over allegations of gross misconduct. Felix Odiwour alias Jalang’o of Lang’ata, Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda, Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo, Suba South’s Caroli Omondi, and Gideon Ochanda of Bondo constituency, have been accused of defying the party’s position on various matters. Further, Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris is to pay a Sh250,000 fine for her actions that allegedly violated the party’s interests. Rongo MP Paul Abuor and Uriri’s Mark Nyamit, who appeared before the ODM disciplinary committee on Wednesday, September 6, have been fined Sh1 million each.
“Paul Abuor and Mark Nyamita who appeared in person before the committee and explained reasons for their actions were reprimanded and fined a sum of Sh1 million each to be paid within sixty days,” the party said in a statement.
Passaris, Omondi, and Odhiambo openly supported the Finance Bill 2023 when it was tabled before Parliament even as ODM opposed it.
The MPs are also said to have held closed-door meetings with President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, which was contrary to the party’s rules.
