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.
'Nilikosana na Wewe Wapi?' Dr. Otuoma Tackles Ojaamong For Allegedly Frustrating His Bid in Busia
Dr. Paul Otuoma and governor Sospeter Ojaamong The political climate in Busia county is turning tense after ODM gubernatorial candidate Dr. Paul Otuoma leveled grave allegations against his supposed to be predecessor, Sospeter Ojaamong for conspiring to stand in his way to the top county seat come August. While speaking to locals in a consultative forum at Adungosi market in Teso South, which is interestingly Ojaamong's home-turf, Otuoma blamed Ojaamong for devising several strategies to ensure that he looses his bid, as a retaliation for the bad blood between them.
Mizani Poll: Gov. Ojaamong and UDA's Mary Otucho Are Neck To Neck In Teso South Parliamentary Race
Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong and his deputy Mulomi. Photo courtesy. Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong's bid to run for Teso South constituency parliamentary seat, would be successful if elections were held today however, with a slim margin. This is according to latest polls by Mizani Africa.
Speculations As Powerful MP Goes Silent Weeks After Losing ODM Nominations For Governor
ODM leader and Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga with Busia Women Representative Florence Mutua ( Photo Courtesy) She went into the ODM party nominations for the Busia Governor seat as a hot favorite. If loyalty is anything to go by, then no one stood a chance against her.
List Of Governors Who Worked As Teachers Before Joining Politics
Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong ( Photo Courtesy) Long seen as one of the least prestigious jobs in the country, teaching profession has nonetheless produced some of the most senior people in Government today. Before joining politics, a good number of Kenyan Governors worked as teachers. It is the teaching profession that preferred them to take over the mantle of county chiefs.
Veteran MP Facing Moment Of Truth As He Braves ODM Wave To Become Governor
Nambale MP Sakwa Bunyasi, who is eyeing the Busia Governor seat ( Photo Courtesy) The battle to succeed Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong is continuing to gain momentum with Nambale MP Sakwa Bunyasi see as one of the front runners for the position. With former Funyula MP Paul Otuoma flying the ODM party flag, Bunyasi is the ANC party nominee for the position.
Transnzoia Crowd Goes Wild After What Former Mumia East MP Told Raila About August Elections [VIDEO]
The Orange Democratic Movement [ODM] Party leader Hon Raila Amollo Odinga who is currently the Azimio One Kenya Alliance Captain landed in Transnzoia County for a Political Campaign. He was accompanied by the ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, Busia County Governor Hon Sospeter Ojaamong, Former Mumias Member of Parliament Hon Andrew Olocho.
Worrying News For Otuoma as Poll Places Him a Distant Third in The Busia Gubernatorial Race
Paul Otuoma came in second place in the 2017 Busia gubernatorial elections, losing by less than 10,000 votes to incumbent governor Sospeter Ojaamong. After leaving ODM due to major rigging of the nomination process, Otuoma ran as an independent candidate. Five years later, the former Funyula legislator has rejoined ODM and is widely seen as the favourite to succeed Ojaamong.However, according to a survey released by TIFA Research on Thursday, 10 March, if elections are held today, Otuoma would come a distant third behind Florence Mutua and Sakwa Bunyasi.In the poll, 31% of residents would vote Mutua, 19% Bunyasi while only 17% would cast their ballot in favour of Otuoma.
Busia Politics Takes a New Turn as Otuoma and Ojaamong End Hostilities
Eugene Wamalwa flanked by Azimio la Umoja leaders from Busia county The sour relationship between outgoing Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong and former Funyula MP Dr. Paul Nyongesa Otuoma that dates back to 2017 when the two faced off in a highly competitive ODM gubernatorial nominations, where Ojaamong was declared winner under controversial circumstances has finally come to an end.
Raila Handed A Campaign Gift In Malaba.
ODM leader Raila Odinga together with his allies have today toured parts of Western Kenya region in areas such as Teso North and Malaba where he has met with his supporters and leaders from the region. During his rally, the governor of Busia County Sospeter Ojaamong has decided to gift Raila a brand new campaign vehicle that will be used to popularize his presidential ambitions.
Sospeter Ojaamong Accepts Defeat Before The IEBC Announces The Final Results
Busia county governor Sospeter Ojaamong has concealed defeat in Teso South where he was seeking to be elected as the member of parliament. He thanked all the people that had stood with him and congratulated all those that had emerged victorious in various posts. Sospeter in a long statement on Facebook said that his principals will endure the pain of losing for days to come but their is nothing they can do.
Powerful ODM MP Facing Running Mate Dilemma As She Battles 5 Men In Governor Race
Busia Women Representative Florence Mutua, who is gunning for the Governor seat ( Photo Courtesy) Even if she manages to scrap past the ODM nominations, Busia Women Representative Florence Mutua will be left with one big hurdle in her quest to become Governor. Her choice of a running mate will be her make or break moment especially considering the ethnic composition of this border county.
List of Kenyan Governors who Will be Vying for Senatorial Seats after Leaving the County Office
Approaching the 2022, general elections, a number of governors in Kenya will be serving their second and last term in office. To keep their political journey alive, many governors across the country have shown their interest in other political positions after their last term. The list below is of the governors who have made clear their intentions to vie for other political positions after their last gubernatorial term.
List Of Governors And Government Officials Who Attended IBEC Meeting Chaired By Ruto Today (Photos)
Deputy president William Ruto has today who is the chairman of the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC), has today chaired the 16th Ordinary Session at his Karen offices. Among those who attended the meeting include; Council of Governors Chairman and Embu Governor Martin Wambora, Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong, and Samburu governor Moses Lenenkulal.
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.
Activist Makes A Stride To Bar Some Famous Contestants In The Upcoming Elections
The human rights activist, Okiyah Omtata has taken to court to bar the contestants who have integrity issues to be blocked by the Independent and Electrol Boundaries Commision from contesting in the coming elections. "Image used for illustrative purpose" The activist is very regretful that some of the people who are seeking for position have been adversely mentioned in the theft of the government resources and therefore such people are to be barred in seeking any government position.