Kideros re-election pegged on ODM unity Babu Owino

Kideros re-election pegged on ODM unity  Babu Owino

Embakasi East parliamentary aspirant Paul Ongili Owino alias Babu Owino has weighed in on the raging debate over the re-election bid of Nairobi Governor, Dr Evans Kidero.

Addressing Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters at Masinde Muliro Grounds in Mathare on Sunday, September 18, the SONU chair called on party supporters to shun petty divisions that may be detrimental to the party’s campaign to win the Nairobi governorship race saying it is paramount for ODM to throw its weight behind Kidero.

“As ODM, we ought to put our house in order ahead of the next elections and shun petty politics. If we want Raila Odinga to be President, let us all support Evans Kidero for Nairobi governor seat and Elizabeth Ongoro for the Senatorial position,” he said.

Babu further hit out at Jubilee over allegations of corruption that have rocked the administration in the last four years saying it is time that Kenyans effected change in the country’s leadership.

“When they talk about feasting on meat, they should know that the meat has been stolen from Kenyans and we should not allow that.”

There have been reservations in Kidero’s camp over the fairness of ODM nomination process with the governor claiming there are certain individuals at Orange House who are out to bar him from seeking re-election.

In response, ODM Executive Director, Oduor Ong’wen, allayed fears of favoritism in the nomination process saying every aspirant will be given a fair chance.

Meanwhile, Jubilee’s Nairobi governorship aspirants have said that they would support a single candidate in the race in a bid to clinch the seat.

Speaking at the Jubilee Party rally in Mathare, Nairobi Senator, Gidion Mbuvi alias Mike Sonko called on the aspirants to shun divisions within the party that would lead to Kidero’s re-election.

Sonko said that he would back any aspirant who beats him in the nominations, urging his fellow contenders to do the same.

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