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Responding in a statement, Ichung'wah said Gachagua had turned to what he described as propaganda after realising that his preferred candidate was facing defeat in the contest.
Gachagua's remarks came a day after IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon cautioned that the by-election could be postponed or cancelled if the commission determines that conditions for a free, fair and peaceful election cannot be guaranteed.
In a letter signed by the Registrar of Political Parties and Chief Executive Officer J.C. Lorionokou, the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) said it reviewed documents submitted by ODM before determining that the removal complied with the Political Parties Act and the party's constitution.
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the Tribunal, chaired by Gathu Kiragu, rejected the Nairobi Senator's application seeking temporary orders to block the Registrar from gazetting the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC) resolution that removed him from office.
The caucus said the Constitution guarantees every Kenyan the right to freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly and political participation, adding that political competition should never be driven by violence or intimidation.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Monday, Abdul called for a national conversation on the escalating problem, arguing that political sponsorship and economic hardship are driving the rise of organised groups involved in violence
Opposition leaders held a rally in Kisii calling for voters to back a united front ahead of the 2027 election, including calls for Governor Simba Arati to be voted out and support for coordinated opposition efforts targeting national leadership.
Speaking on Friday alongside other opposition figures, he accused President William Ruto's administration of corruption, impunity and conflict of interest, calling on citizens to unite in pursuit of political change
The Mumias East MP also questioned why Sifuna was still challenging his removal from office despite the decision having been endorsed by ODM's National Executive Committee (NEC).
The exercise follows the election of more than 543,000 officials at the polling centre level across the country, with the ruling party saying the process is intended to deepen grassroots representation and strengthen its organisational framework.
A report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, shows that the former ruling party recorded land worth Sh1.95 billion and land and buildings valued at Sh8.20 billion.
Mbadi said he has already made up his mind not to seek any political seat in the next General Election, adding that his focus remains on national duties within government as the country heads into a busy political period.