Will Raila’s hand shape battle for Migori Senate job?

ODM leader Raila Odinga reconciles political foes Migori Governor Okoth Obado (right) and Ochillo Ayacko during the burial of Migori Senator the late Ben Oluoch at Kanyimach village in Migori county.(Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

Cut-throat lobbying for the vacant Migori Senate seat might suck opposition leader Raila Odinga into local politics once again as ODM faces a fresh dilemma in picking its nominee.

Reports that the party will directly pick its candidate for the October 8 by-election to replace the late Ben Oluoch Okello who died last month, have ignited political passions in the region.