By Geoffrey Mosoku
NAIROBI,KENYA: Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s sister Ruth has stepped down from Kisumu Gubernatorial race in a move she says will restore peace in the county.
Jack Ranguma will now be the flag bearer for the Orange Democratic Movement in Kisumu in the March 4, General Election.
Ruth said she will remain in ODM and campaign for Raila as well as work for the people of Kisumu as she has done in the past.
“I step down for the sake of peace in the country and Kisumu in particular,” she said.
On Sunday, ODM’s National Elections Board (NEB) dispelled claims that it had declared Ms Ruth Odinga as the nominee for the Kisumu Governor’s seat.
In a press statement addressed to the media, the board categorically stated that it had not issued any information regarding the Kisumu gubernatorial contest.
“The Board categorically states that it has not issued any information regarding the Kisumu gubernatorial contest and urges the residents of Kisumu to remain calm and maintain peace,” the letter read.
This comes after chaotic scenes rocked Nyando Constituency and Kisumu County areas on Saturday morning after voters disputed the ODM party nomination results.
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