ODM rebel MPs were on Monday summoned by the party’s disciplinary committee to show cause why they should not be disciplined for their defiance.
The MPs were elected on ODM tickets at the August polls but later shifted allegiance to the Kenya Kwanza government against party directives.
The MPs are Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Paul Abuor (Rongo), Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Felix Oduor (Langata), Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Esther Passaris (Nairobi) and Kisumu senator Tom Ojienda.
The MPs are accused of defying the party’s position and meeting President William Ruto at State House.
“We wish to remind you that the Disciplinary Committee is guided by the Disciplinary Committee (Practice and procedures) Rules 2022 and in particular Rule 19(3)in the discharge of its mandate,” read the letter in part.
Passaris is on the other hand accused of supporting the controversial Finance Bill 2023, now Act of Parliament, against express instructions of the party that Azimio MPs vote against the bill.