Wanga's Deputy Snubs ODM, Backs Independent Candidate
The deputy governor questioned the party nominations that he said were marred with irregularities, with the party forcing Boyd to the people, a move that he said pushed Aroko to contest as an independent candidate...
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Homabay Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga, an ODM member, has publicly endorsed independent candidate Phillip Aroko in the Kasipul constituency by-election, challenging his party's official candidate, Boyd Were. This move has intensified campaigns in the traditionally ODM stronghold.
- Magwanga claimed the ODM party nominations were flawed, alleging voters were "ferried from areas like Suba and Homabay."
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) fined both Boyd Were and Phillip Aroko KSh 1 million each for violating the electoral code of conduct amidst recent clashes between supporters.
- Magwanga served as a Member of Parliament for Kasipul from 2007 to 2017, before becoming Gladys Wanga's running mate in 2022.
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