Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has strongly defended the broad-based government arrangement between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, dismissing criticism from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
Speaking during a funeral in Moi’s Bridge, Uasin Gishu County, Sudi emphasized that the political agreement remains intact and will not be derailed by opposition voices. His remarks come in the wake of Sifuna’s public questioning of the legitimacy and practicality of the partnership between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the opposition.
“Let Sifuna say whatever he wants on television, but the broad-based government will not be shaken,” said Sudi. “This is a political understanding between party leaders, and those who were not at the table have no mandate to discredit it.”
Sudi stressed that the formation of a broad-based government was the product of high-level consultations aimed at fostering national unity and stability. He criticized Sifuna for what he termed as divisive politics and urged him to focus instead on development issues, particularly in his Nairobi constituency.
“If there’s money to spend, we would rather use it to build roads and infrastructure in Nairobi,” Sudi added, challenging Sifuna to shift his energy toward service delivery.
Soy MP David Kiplagat and Taita Taveta Woman Representative Haika Mizighi, who were also present, echoed Sudi’s sentiments. Kiplagat took a more direct jab at the ODM Secretary-General, suggesting that if Sifuna is uncomfortable with the current political direction, he should consider forming his own movement.
“ODM is part of the government. If Sifuna is uncomfortable with that, then perhaps it’s time he considers stepping aside,” said Kiplagat.
Both lawmakers reaffirmed their unwavering support for President Ruto and his development agenda, calling on Kenyans to allow the President more time to fulfill his promises.
The broad-based government deal has elicited mixed reactions within both UDA and ODM, with some viewing it as a step toward unity and others as a betrayal of political ideals. However, leaders like Sudi remain adamant that the deal is here to stay.
