By Kenan Miruka
KENYA: Eight officials of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Kisii County branch have resigned from their posts to seek elective seats in the March 4 General Election.
Public Works Minister Chris Obure stepped down from his post of chairman to contest the Kisii County senate seat, while branch Secretary James Ongwae resigned to vie for the gubernatorial position.
Addressing the Press after an informal branch executive committee meeting, Mr Obure said the resignations were in line with instructions contained in a circular issued by party Secretary General Anyang’ Nyong’o directing party officials seeking elective positions to quit their seats.
“Our ultimate goal is to win all available elective seats as a party. We have put in place a machinery to achieve this objective and any differences that may have existed between us have been resolved and so we shall work as a team,” said Obure.
Competition
Others who resigned include MPs Simon Ogari (Bomachoge) and Charles Onyancha (Bonchari). Sub- branch chairmen Gideon Moreka (South Mugirango), Samwel Omwando (Kitutu Chache), and Musa Nyakeramba (Nyaribari Masaba) resigned to vie for parliamentary seats.
Lawyer Kerosi Ombati was appointed new branch chairman with Josephine Ombati appointed new branch executive officer. Advocate Joash Maangi was appointed branch secretary.
Obure and Ongwae assured aspirants that party nominations would be free and fair, urging them to be ready for competition. “We assure our party members that we shall conduct free and fair nominations.”
