Politicians at the rally in Migori hit out at Deputy President William Ruto over his remarks that Mr Odinga was using the handshake with President Kenyatta for his selfish motives.
“We are telling the DP to shut up and let our party leader be. He has made our party leader a punching bag, hurling insults at him at every turn. We are telling the DP loud and clear to respect Mr Odinga because he is not his equal,” said Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho.
He also dragged Mr Ruto into the Migori campaigns, claiming the Federal Party of Kenya candidate, Mr Eddy Oketch, was sponsored by the DP.
“Let us not allow Mr Ruto to upset Mr Odinga’s support base. All of you should remain united behind Mr Ayacko,” said the Mombasa county boss.
Mr Ayacko is facing stiff competition from Mr Oketch who is backed by Migori Governor Okoth Obado, who is currently detained over the murder of university student Sharon Otieno.
Mr Obado enjoys wide support in the county.
Mr Joho and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed led the ODM campaigns in Nyatike and Migori towns.