This high-level sit-down comes hot on the heels of a very public and rather sharp, exchange between Sifuna and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed.
While the official agenda remains behind closed doors for now, the timing makes the context clear.
In any major political organization, internal friction is expected, but when senior figures air their grievances in the public square, it often signals a need for a house cleaning session.
Dr. Oburu, stepping into his role as a steadying hand for the party, seems intent on ensuring that these personal differences don’t transform into structural fractures.
Following the meeting, the atmosphere appeared more conciliatory.
Dr. Oburu is said to have emphasized that a healthy democracy and a healthy party thrives on robust debate rather than silent resentment.
His message is one of continuity, that differences in opinion are not synonymous with division, provided they are channeled toward the party's ultimate progress.
By bringing the young guard like Sifuna back to the table, the party leadership is likely trying to bridge the gap between individual ambitions and collective goals.
For the ODM faithful, the mystery of what exactly was said in that room will likely be unraveled by the end of the day.
Whether this meeting has resulted in a formal ceasefire or a new strategy for internal communication remains to be seen.
However, one thing is certain that in the high-stakes game of political influence, sometimes the most important conversations happen far away from the microphones and the cameras.
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