We've not replaced Ababu Namwamba, says ODM
What you need to know:
- Mr Namwamba announced on Wednesday that he had quit his ODM post citing betrayal by the party leader Mr Raila Odinga.
- ODM said the mandate to replace the party's secretary general lies with two committees, the Central Committee and National Executive Council.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Thursday said it had not appointed a new secretary general as the current holder, Ababu Namwamba, has not yet handed in his resignation letter.
Mr Philip Etale, party's communication director, said that the Budalang'i MP has not submitted his resignation letter despite news in the media that he has quit the post.
Mr Namwamba announced on Wednesday that he had quit his ODM post citing betrayal by the party leader Mr Raila Odinga.
In a statement to newsrooms, ODM said the mandate to replace the party's secretary general lies with two committees, the Central Committee and National Executive Council (NEC).
“Appointment of the acting Secretary General of the Party in the event of a vacancy is not a reserve of the Party Leader or any other official of the party. The Central Committee has to meet then make recommendations to the NEC for consideration," read the ODM statement.
The party’s Central Committee will meet on Tuesday followed by a NEC meeting on Thursday to discuss the matter.
(Editing by Joel Muinde)
