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Drama as Obado’s seat pulled away from Raila’s side at Migori burial

By Anne Atieno and Caleb Kingwara | 5yrs ago

ODM leader Raila Odinga with Migori Governor Okoth Obado during the burial of Former Ndhiwa MP Zablon Owigo Olang' in Sori, Migori county on January 23 2021. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

There was drama during the recent burial of former MP Zablon Owigo Olang’ in Migori when someone took off with the official seat of Governor Okoth Obado.

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