Governor Ojaamong Concedes Defeat in Teso South MP Race Before Final Tally of Votes
Outgoing Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong who was eyeing to capture the Teso South parliamentary race has already drafted his concession speech even before the final tallying of constituency votes after provisional results saw him trail at number three with a very wide range. In the ongoing tallying exercise being conducted at Amukura district headquarters, incumbent member of parliament Geoffrey Omuse who is defending his seat on an independent ticket and former MP Mary Emaase of UDA are the leading candidates and one of them stands a chance of carrying the day by end of business.
Journalist John-Allan Namu Comments After James Smart Brands Sospeter Ojaamong The Worst Governor
John-Allan Namu. (Source: courtesy.) The 2022 General Election results are still streaming in with the outcome being received with jubilation by the winners and sadness by those who have lost. In every election there must be winners and losers and that is the way Democracies all over the world work.
Powerful ODM Governor Loses Bid to Become MP
On Wednesday, August 10, outgoing Orange Democratic Movement Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong admitted defeat in his bid to become Teso South Member of Parliament. Ojaamong got elected governor in 2013. In his statement, He thanked the locals, family, friends, and campaigners for their support during the campaigns in a statement.
Ex-MP Defies The Odds To Recapture The Seat On Ruto's UDA Party In A Key Raila Stronghold
Former Teso South MP Mary Emase who has recaptured the seat on Deputy President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance party ( Photo Courtesy) After spending the last five years in the cold, former Teso South MP Mary Emase is back with a bang after recapturing the seat on Deputy President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance party ticket.
Ex-MP Facing Tough Times Ahead After Refusing To Dump Ruto's UDA For Raila
Former Teso South MP Mary Emase who is keen to recapture the seat on a UDA party ticket ( Photo Courtesy) After spending the last five years in the cold, former Teso South MP Mary Emase is facing an acid test in her quest to make a comeback come the August 9 general election.
Ojaamong's Remarks Minutes After Being Cleared By IEBC
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared Busia Governor, H.E Sospeter Ojaamong to contest the Teso South Parliamentary seat on an ODM ticket during the August 9th, 2022 polls. H.E Ojaamong was the second to submit his nominatiobn papers to Amukura IEBC Returning Officer, Carol Okki.
Raila Suffers Major Blow As Popular MP Ditches ODM
Teso South MP Geoffrey Omuse ( Photo Courtesy) ODM leader Raila Odinga has suffered a major blow in his quest to stamp his authority in Busia County politics after Teso South MP Geoffrey Omuse decamped from the party. The 42- year old lawmaker has indicated that he will defend his seat as an independent party candidate come the August 9 general election.
ODM Governor Blasted After Promising To Empower Youths Once He Is Elected As MP
Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong, who is gunning for Teso South MP seat ( Photo Courtesy) Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong, appears to be having a rough ride in his quest for the Teso South MP seat come the August 9 general election, with ground seemingly resisting his bid.
Popular ODM MP Facing Moment Of Truth After Dumping Raila To Run As An Independent Candidate
Teso South constituency MP Geoffrey Omuse ( Photo Courtesy) As the August 9 general election inches closer, politicians tend to make some big political gambles in a bid to enhance their chances of winning or re-election. Teso South Member of Parliament Geoffrey Omuse is no exception. The first- time MP has just opted to decamp from ODM and defend his seat as an independent candidate.
Another Blow To ODM As A Popular MP Exits The Party.
Teso South Member of Parliament Honourable Geoffrey Omuse (Photo Courtesy). The current Member of Parliament for the Busia County housed Constituency Teso North is no longer a member of Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party after announcing his resignation. The one time MP who took the legislative mantle in August 2017 through an ODM ticket from the former Jubilee Party Member of Parliament Honourable Mary Otucho Emase is currently facing political party constraints in running for the second term under the Azimio La Umoja's flag bearer ODM Party.