This archive report was first published on 15 November 2019.
ANC Party Suspends Senator Cleophas Malala Over Alleged Support for Raila Odinga ¶
On November 15, 2019, Musalia Mudavadi's Amani National Congress (ANC) Party suspended Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala for his alleged support of Raila Odinga's ODM candidate Imran Okoth in the Kibra by-election.
The suspension comes after Malala was seen in a rally supporting Okoth, who won the election.
ANC Party had fielded Eliud Owalo, a former advisor to Raila Odinga, as its candidate in the election, but he came second after Ruto's candidate McDonald Mariga.
Malala's suspension has sparked controversy, with some questioning the motives behind the move.
ANC Party's leadership has been accused of being out of touch with the party's grassroots, with some members questioning Musalia Mudavadi's leadership.
Malala has been a vocal critic of ANC Party's leadership, and his suspension has been seen as an attempt to silence him.
However, ANC Party has maintained that Malala's suspension is a result of his alleged support for ODM candidate Imran Okoth.
Malala's fate remains uncertain, with some speculating that his suspension may be a precursor to his expulsion from the party.
