Just hours after National Chairperson Gladys Wanga issued a stern disclaimer regarding Oketch Salah’s activities, the activist has fired back with a message that is equal parts conciliatory and unyielding.
The friction began when Gladys Wanga released an official statement clarifying that Oketch Salah does not represent the party.
The notice was clear that any engagements or rallies organized by Oketch are done in his personal capacity and do not bind the party.
Wanga emphasized that all official programs must be channeled through the Party Secretariat, currently under the guidance of Dr. Oburu Odinga, to maintain organizational discipline.
Oketch Salah has not stayed silent for long. In a swift rebuttal, he has framed his actions not as an act of rebellion, but as a labor of love for the movement.
Addressing Wanga directly, Oketch has apologized for any personal offense caused but remained firm on his mission to re-energize the party from the grassroots up.
His defense centered on three main pillars starting with self-funding. He has clarified that he uses his own personal resources and has never touched party funds.
Secondly, he has cited a deep-seated promise made to late Raila Odinga during a trip to India, framing his loyalty as a spiritual and personal obligation.
Oketch has argued that the movement needs fresh energy and shouldn't be stifled by rigid bureaucracy when it comes to reaching supporters.
While Oketch maintains he is bound by loyalty, the party leadership clearly views unauthorized mobilization as a threat to order.
This standoff highlights a classic political tension that the energy of grassroots volunteers versus the necessity of institutional control.
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