The battle for Migori senatorial seat has intensified as days draws near to October 8, 2018, the day Migori people will decide between the two main rivals, ODM’s Ochilo Ayacko and Federal Party’s Eddy Oketch.
The race is becoming tougher everyday, as some people prefer young 28 year old Eddy Oketch to Ayacko whom they say is old.
ODM Party led by its key leaders and allies has been camping in Migori campaigning for Ayacko, whom some people say has been insulted by ODM.
About Migori Senatorial , My party members are capitalizing on Eddy Oketch’s Kikuyu name, “Gicheru” while at the same time claiming to be “Building the Bridges”
Also, they have been camping in Migori over the 28 year old that they are busy insulting!
— C.M.E. (@NyarMaragoli) October 2, 2018
Some say ODM Party has been forcing candidates on them over a long period of time.
ODM is so used to forcing candidates on people’s’ throats.
Again, may Migori ashame the party!!
May Migori show the party the middle finger.— C.M.E. (@NyarMaragoli) October 2, 2018
Lawyer Dr Miguna Miguna who was deported to Toronto, Canada in March this year now wants Eddy Oketch in the upcoming Migori county Senatorial by-elections.
The Migori senatorial seat was declared vacant by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission after the Senator Ben Oluoch succumbed to cancer early this year.
Miguna wrote what he termed as a humble appeal to Migori people via his official twitter account to wake up early on October 8, 2018 and vote in Eddy Oketch.
Miguna argues that other candidates in the race are just but mere lies, propaganda and perennial violence.
He has urged Migori voters to reject ODM Party’s Ochilo Ayacko.
A humble appeal to Migori voters: On October 8, 2018, wake up early and VOTE FOR the young and visionary EDDY OKECH. Reject lies, propaganda and perennial violence by treacherous agents of confusion and backwardness. REJECT the handpicked Ochilo Ayacko! #Sidebar #Newsnight
— Dr. Miguna Miguna (@MigunaMiguna) October 2, 2018
Miguna’s request follows ODM Party’s efforts to campaign for their candidate Ayacko.
The Party allies led by its party leader Raila Odinga and his deputy Mombasa governor Hassan Ali Joho have been in the County moving the masses to vote in Ayacko.
Earlier on, the Party’s Secretary general Edwin Sifuna and Siaya senator James Aggrey Orengo had camped in Migori to ensure that their candidate wins.
On Tuesday, Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho moved around the county with masses to have Ayacko Voted in come October 8.
Joho has been in the area since Monday after he traveled along with Suna East Member of Parliament Junnet Mohamed.
“It is Mr. Ochillo Ayacko,” this was the message we passed today at Minyenya primary, Thim Lich, Matoso beach and Migori Bus park. ODM, through our party processes and by the will of the people, believe Mr. Ochilo best represents the interests of the people. pic.twitter.com/zpJxc9HsXV
— Governor Hassan Joho (@HassanAliJoho) October 2, 2018