John Mbadi: ODM will issue direct ticket in Homa Bay governor race

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will give a direct ticket to a gubernatorial aspirant in Homa Bay County, the party National Chairman John Mbadi has said.

Speaking in an interview on Ramogi TV on Wednesday, Mbadi stated that it will be the mandate of the party National Election Board (NEB) to announce the decision.

The Suba South MP went ahead to mention that if the electorates feel otherwise, they should elect the candidates of their choice even from other parties.

The legislator further clarified that he will not be vying for any elective position in the upcoming elections.

“I can only vie in two positions as I mentioned earlier, I can run for the gubernatorial or presidential seat. As of now, I cannot compete against my party leader Raila Odinga,” stated Mbadi.

“We have confidence with the electoral process in ODM and it is our hope that we will change the narrative to be seen as a peace-loving party. This notion has cost us in the previous elections. I am urging my supporters to swallow their anger and see the bigger picture.”

As of now, the ODM party has issued a direct ticket for the gubernatorial aspirants from Garissa and Kajiado counties.