ODM national chairman John Mbadi has told the ten expelled elected leaders to prepare for a tough contest during the by-election.
The Suba MP expressed confidence that ODM will retain all the 10 seats left by the rebel party members who have sworn to support the Jubilee Party in the next elections.
“We want this process to be expeditious so that mini elections are conducted six months before the general elections,” he was quoted by the Star as saying.
Mbadi reiterated that ODM's National Governing Council (NGC) approved the expulsion of the members after realising the politicians pledged allegiance to Jubilee Party.
He added that the council did not want them to rock the party as they were not playing any role in strengthening it at the grassroots.
“These leaders allowed Jubilee Party to misuse them without knowing. Let them carry their own crosses because the party cannot continue accommodating its enemies,” he said.
He added during a talk show on Ramogi FM on Wednesday that they were given enough time to explain their disloyalty before they were expelled.
“Those who explained themselves well were absolved from wrongdoing while some decided to return out of will,” he said.
Mbadi asked ODM supporters to apply for ID cards and register to vote.
“Our supporters should know Kenyans have lost faith in the Jubilee administration. The only way is to kick it out of power,” he said.