Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang'o has revealed that he has been ousted from ODM communications.
In a sneak preview of an interview with NTV scheduled for airing on Monday, Jalang'o said he had not done anything to warrant the action.
"Sasa hivi nimetolewa katika communications zote za chama. So siwezi jua hata kama kuna chochote chama inataka tusimame nayo siwezi jua," he said.
The first-time MP said he was not a traitor in response to a question on whether he felt like he had betrayed anyone.
"Nimemsaliti nani?" he posed.
Jalang'o is among nine ODM MPs who rebelled against the party and have been openly working with President William Ruto.
Others are Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem) Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Paul Abuor (Rongo) and Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda.
In the most recent meeting with Ruto, the group reaffirmed its allegiance to the Kenya Kwanza government and pledged to continue working with Ruto.
On July 4, Jalang'o reaffirmed in a tweet that they meant it when they pledged to support Ruto.
"Our resolve to work with HE William Ruto was not a gimmick! We will support the President and we must support the President!"
On July 5, the ODM Management Committee resolved to trigger the formal process that would lead to the expulsion of rebel MPs from the party.
The meeting also decided that owing to the protracted legal battles expected to ensue, the process would begin from the grassroots as required by the ODM party Constitution.
