Why ojaamong will easily retain the Busia Gubernatorial seat

Busia county gubernatorial race is turning out to be one of the most competitive in the upcoming elections. The race has attracted many prospective candidates including once ODM rebel vice chairman Dr. Paul Otuoma, who has publicly declared to give the current Governor Sospeter Ojaamong a run for his money for the seat. Others include Eng. Dan Barasa who is favoured by the jubilee party to vie for the seat in the region, Eng. Vincent Sidai who was Ojaamong's main rival last elections is also rumoured to be in the race though his party of choice is still unknown after his former party UDF was dissolved.

The incumbent Sospeter Ojaamong is highly favoured to win back his seat and complete his two terms in office. Ojaamong will battle it out with Dr. Paul Otuoma for ODM nominations and given that he enjoys a good relationship with most Luo and Teso voters in the region its most likely that he is going to beat his opponent. Most voters in the region still view Otuoma as a rebel and a let down to the party which is affiliated to the CORD leader Raila Odinga and whom they have always voted for. Ojaamong is seen as a loyalist to the party and will have an easy time against his opponent Dr. Paul Otuoma.