Tension as ODM legislators fight for Malindi seat

Section of Kilifi County ODM brigades led by the Kilifi Women rep Aisha Jumwa (left) and the County Secretary Owen Baya follows the party's political proceedings at at Dabaso, Kilifi North Sub County in the County on Saturday,17th September,2016 evening. This was just a week after the Local Jubilee brigades led by Kilifi North Mp Gideon Mung'aro led his group for a political rally at the same venue last weekend. Mung'aro is among among ODM leaders from the Coast who recently defected to Jubilee party at kasarani. PHOTO BY MAARUFU MOHAMED/STANDARD

The clamour for ODM ticket in the Malindi parliamentary race is threatening to split the party.

Woman Representative Aisha Jumwa's (pictured) declaration that she will contest the seat held by Willy Mtengo is causing jitters after Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo and Nominated MCA Anderson Ngombo declared their support for the MP.