Speaking amid growing speculation over internal wrangles, Wanga addressed concerns that Sifuna’s position as a signatory to party accounts gave him the power to block key activities.
She explained that while Sifuna is indeed among those authorised to sign off on financial matters, his role is not indispensable in the execution of party functions.
According to Wanga, the ODM constitution provides a broader framework that allows several officials to facilitate transactions.
She pointed out that the national treasurer, Timothy Bosire, holds the primary responsibility when it comes to approving payments.
Once the treasurer signs, other authorised officials can complete the process, making it unnecessary for any single individual to halt operations.
Her remarks come in the wake of claims that the party could not finance events such as the Special Delegates Conference without Sifuna’s consent.
The meeting, associated with party leader Oburu Oginga, had been cited as one of the activities allegedly affected by the leadership standoff.
Wanga firmly rejected that narrative, saying ODM has functioned for years under systems that do not depend on one office holder.
She maintained that the party has consistently organised meetings and funded its programmes over the past two decades without disruption, even during periods of internal disagreement.
She further clarified that ODM receives funding through the Political Parties Fund, a public resource allocated to support registered political organisations.
In her view, such funds cannot be controlled by an individual, as they are meant to sustain party operations and democratic processes.
At the same time, the funding debate has drawn attention to pending allocations owed to the party.
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has recently urged President William Ruto to ensure the release of billions of shillings said to be due to ODM. The party claims that delayed disbursements have accumulated into a significant amount, affecting its financial planning.
Junet raised the issue during a joint parliamentary engagement, stressing that timely funding is essential for political parties to remain active and competitive.
ODM has in the past indicated it could explore legal avenues if the funds are not released.
Wanga’s statement appears aimed at reassuring supporters and countering claims that external or internal forces could paralyse the party.
She insisted that ODM’s structures remain intact and capable of sustaining its agenda regardless of individual disagreements within its ranks.