Siaya Senator James Orengo and EALA MP Dr. Oburu Oginga have apologized ODM’s shambolic nominations in Siaya county.
Orengo and Oburu are contesting for Siaya governorship and senatorial seats respectively.
They were handed direct tickets by ODM.
The move prompted protests from supporters of the party who felt short-changed.
Some aspirants were forced to walk out of the party after the nomination fiasco.
A rebellion against ODM candidates has been brewing in most parts of Nyanza.
Independent candidates have been attracting more support than ODM candidates.
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However, the two have pleaded with the electorates to support them in the August 9 polls.
The two denied involvement in the nominations but apologized on behalf of the party.
Consequently, they have asked the electorates to forget the past and move on.
Last week ODM leader Raila Odinga visited Siaya, Migori and Homabay counties.
His visit was aimed at quelling the disquiet that has threatened the popularity of the party in the region.
Many ODM candidates in the region were handed direct tickets against wishes of the electorate who wanted primaries.
Migori, Homabay and Siaya counties were the worst affected in the nomination fiasco.
In Siaya and Homabay, UDM and independent gubernatorial candidates are giving ODM a nightmare
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