This archive report was first published on 14 July 2020.
On July 14, 2020, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party took a bold step in addressing its internal issues by removing Jomvu MP Badi Twalib from his position as the party's chairman in his constituency.
The move was made after the party established that Twalib had abandoned the ODM camp and joined Deputy President William Ruto's camp, actively participating in his rallies and advancing his 2022 agenda.
According to ODM's Mombasa branch chairman Geoffrey Busaka, Twalib was lured by goodies from the party's competitors and ditched the Orange party.
This is the second huddle to come in the MP's way, having been swept aside during the National Super Alliance (NASA) purge in the national assembly on May 28.
Twalib was shown the door out of the Budget and Appropriations Committee during the changes that affected a total of nine rebel MPs.
When questioned about his woes, Twalib blamed his close ties with the Deputy President, maintaining that he will stay put.
"If my relationship with DP Ruto is why I have been de-whipped, then I respect the decision. Junet Mohamed has just done his job," stated Twalib.
