By Andrew Kariuki

Edwin Watenya Sifuna’s case will proceed after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) allowed the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party’s Internal Dispute Resolution Mechanism (IDRM) to continue.

In its ruling in case PPDTC/E014/2026, the tribunal directed that the ODM internal process should proceed, but its final outcome will await the determination of the matter before the tribunal.

The decision followed submissions by ODM lawyers Ken Amondi and Sam Makori, who argued that Sifuna’s application was premature due to the ongoing IDRM proceedings within the party.

At the same time, the tribunal affirmed that it has jurisdiction to hear and determine the dispute.

The ruling was delivered by a panel comprising Hon. Jin Muzna Mohamed Yusuf, presiding member Gad Gathu Kiragu, Stephen Musau, Theresa Chepkwony and Abdirahman Adan Abdikadir.

The case remains active before the tribunal.