I am not Raila's rival, declares Nyanza politician

Citizen Convention Party (CCP) leader Grace Akumu during an interview in Kisumu. Ms Akumu who formed her party two years ago has dismissed claims that her intention was to compete the region's major party ODM and divide the Luo Nyanza votes. PHOTO BY KEVINE OMOLLO/STANDARD

Citizen Convention Party (CCP) leader Grace Akumu has dismissed allegations that she formed the party to rival ODM in Nyanza.

Ms Akumu, the widow of former Central Organisation of Trade Unions secretary general Denis Akumu, has faced criticism from Nyanza ODM leaders who have invited her to join the Orange party instead.