Speaking shortly after the announcement, Winnie expressed deep concern about the direction the party is taking.
In a brief but emotional message, she said, “It is not well,” a statement that quickly drew attention from supporters and political observers across the country.
Sifuna was removed from his position after a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee held in Mombasa.
The leadership said the decision was made due to concerns over discipline and internal disagreements at the senior level.
Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has since been appointed to act in the position until a substantive replacement is chosen.
Winnie’s reaction reflects the growing tension within ODM as different factions continue to disagree on the party’s future.
For months, there have been divisions over whether the party should cooperate with President William Ruto’s administration or maintain a strong independent opposition stance.
The removal of Sifuna has now brought those disagreements into the open, with some leaders and supporters viewing the move as necessary for unity, while others believe it could deepen internal cracks.
Political analysts say Winnie Odinga’s message signals dissatisfaction among a section of the party’s younger leadership and grassroots supporters.
She has previously warned that she would not remain silent when things go wrong within ODM and has often called for transparency and internal democracy.
Supporters of Sifuna have also taken to social media to defend him, describing him as one of the party’s most vocal voices.
Others, however, argue that the leadership must enforce discipline to keep the party united ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The latest developments come at a sensitive time for ODM as it works to reorganize its leadership and redefine its political strategy.
Winnie’s short but powerful words now capture the mood within the party — uncertainty, concern, and a growing debate about its future.
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