According to him, the outspoken senator has made many enemies, not for personal gain, but because he chose to defend the party and its ideals at difficult times. He argued that such loyalty should not be punished.
“That young man called Sifuna has made so many enemies as a sacrifice for that party called ODM,” Omogeni said, pointing out that leadership should protect and guide committed members instead of isolating them.
The senator also reflected on the leadership style of ODM party leader Raila Odinga, popularly known as Baba.
Omogeni noted that Raila has always known how to manage his allies, even when they disagreed with him.
He said strong political movements are built through dialogue, patience, and unity, not through threats and expulsions.
“Baba knew how to walk with his allies,” he said, suggesting that the party should borrow from Raila’s approach of keeping people together rather than pushing them away.
Omogeni warned that a trend of expelling members or firing officials over differences of opinion could weaken ODM at a critical time.
He cautioned that internal purges might give political competitors an advantage.
In particular, he mentioned President William Ruto, saying that divisions within ODM only strengthen their opponents.
“If you want to start expelling people from parties and firing people, you will finish that party,” Omogeni warned.
“Every day you do that, Ruto is smiling because by the time you go into negotiations, you will be a shell.”
His comments appear to reflect growing anxiety within the party as it navigates internal disagreements and prepares for future political negotiations.
Omogeni stressed that political parties must remain broad and accommodating, especially when they are facing strong competitors.