The event is scheduled to take place at Bukiri Primary School in Funyula Constituency. However, a rival group of ODM youth plans to hold a separate rally in Busia town to protest against the leadership O Governor Paul Otwoma.
According to the group led by Moses Ouma, Busia youth leader, they will not attend the function to be held at Bukiri where the governor hails from, stating that the county boss is out to divide the party in Busia.
The dissenting faction has accused Busia Governor Paul Otuoma of manipulating the party’s plans to move the celebrations away from the town. They claim the decision to hold the event in Funyula was driven by political interference and bribery.
Sources indicate that Otuoma opposed hosting the event in Busia town due to concerns over possible hostility.
Some members have called on ODM leader Raila Odinga to intervene and have the event relocated to Busia town.
Despite the ongoing disputes, top ODM leaders, including Raila Odinga, are expected to attend the main event.
Another group of party members also wants Raila and the ODM leadership to address claims that there is a plan to kick out Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from his post.
By Nairobi