ODM leader Raila Odinga has told Migori County residents to vote for the party’s candidate Ochillo Ayacko, terming other aspirants imposters.
At campaign rallies where Deputy President William Ruto became a target again, Mr Odinga urged his supporters to show loyalty by voting for the party’s candidate in the October 8 by-election.
Mr Odinga, who addressed the crowds by the phone, said Mr Ayacko, a former minister in the Kibaki government, believes in the Orange party ideologies and asked Migori people to vote for him.
The by-election was necessitated by the death of Senator Ben Oluoch on June 19.
At a rally in God Jope, residents of Suna East Sub-County were addressed by Mr Odinga on a loudspeaker through their MP Junet Mohamed’s phone.
Mr Odinga, who spoke in Dholuo, told voters to ignore his critics and remain united behind Mr Ayacko and his handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“I am appealing to you to vote for Ochillo Ayacko as the senator because he is the best candidate. Come out in large numbers on October 8 and stand with ODM,” said Mr Odinga.
“Believe in the handshake as it is going to take this country to the next level. I will be coming on Thursday and Friday to tell you more,” added Mr Odinga.
Mr Odinga is scheduled to be in Migori on Thursday and Friday to campaign for Mr Ayacko.
ODM Party leader and Mombasa governor Hassan Ali Joho is also on the ground in Migori to ensure that their candidate takes the race.
“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