A storm is brewing in former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's ODM party after a group of youths and party officials vowed to hold a parallel event to mark the 20th anniversary of the party in Busia today.

The youth are opposed to Governor Paul Otuoma's decision to take the celebrations to Bukiri Market in Funyula Constituency, stating that they were not consulted as major stakeholders in the party.

Another group of party members also wants Raila and the ODM leadership to address claims that there is a plan to kick out Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from his post.

On Thursday, senior ODM officials confirmed to The Standard that the party leadership is keen to restore order in the party and address the teething issues that are threatening the party's standing. "ODM is united.