Ignore Ayacko’s direct nomination, Migori governor tells ODM supporters

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

Migori governor Zachary Okoth Obado has brewed fresh controversy in ODM after he rejected direct nomination of his rival-Ochillo Ayacko as the party’s candidate in the Senate by-election.

Obado's rejection of Ayacko's direct nomination, meant he had also reneged on a reconciliation pact with the former Cabinet Minister, brokered by party leader Raila Odinga during burial of the late area Senator, Ben Oluoch Okello on July 9.