As the politics of 2017 start to take shape amid party defections,ODM is planning to crack the whip on its defectors as they have been given last chance to rejoin the party lest they forever forget being readmitted to the party.
Nyando MP Fred Outa and former Muhoroni lawmaker Prof. Ayiecko Olweny have said that those who want to join the party should do so now and start participating in party activities.
Speaking at a rally at Obuolo Grounds ion Kisumu on Friday,Outa likened ODM to a church which you cannot join at will.
"ODM is like a church.You cannot join today and demand to be given ticket automatically,"Outa said.
He further assured the aspirants that the party will conduct credible nominations and urged those who lose to remain in the party and support the party presidential flag bearer.
On his part, Olweny urged those who have defected from the party to rejoin the party in good time so as to have an ample time to prepare for 2017 poll.
"Come back to ODM so that the region can have one party ahead of 2017," Olweny pleaded.