Siaya governors accused of pressing Raila

Opposition leader Raila Odinga. PHOTO: COURTESY

An MP has criticised CORD governors from Nyanza, calling them excess baggage to Opposition leader Raila Odinga. Rarieda lawmaker and aspirant for the Siaya governor seat

Nicholas Gumbo said it was wrong for county chiefs to pile pressure on Raila to give them a direct party ticket to defend their seats.

The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee chair also denied claims he was a Jubilee sympathiser, saying he would remain in ODM despite provocation from politicians.

“I have done a lot for the party than anybody claiming to have the party at heart, including paying the party’s office rent in my constituency,” said Mr Gumbo.

“I cannot stand being insulted by other people just because I have declared my interest in the gubernatorial seat as if I have no right to do so. I want to challenge those planning for my downfall to know I have so many ways to survive without necessarily being a politician,” he added.

— Isaiah Gwengi