Remanded Migori Governor Okoth Obado has finally spoken about the county's senatorial by-election.
Speaking through his lawyer Roger Sagana on Sunday, Obado noted that as opposed to initial fears of possible violence in the county during the campaign season, it has remained peaceful.
He further expressed his gladness that peace has not been breached, even with the politicisation of his arrest, detention and trial.
"Notwithstanding the ongoing campaign for Migori senatorial election set for October 8, and politicisation of my accusation, arrest and trial, there has been peace and order in and out of Migori county,” he was quoted by the Sunday Nation.
He noted that he has always stood for peace and will proceed preaching peace should his bond application be granted on October 8, the very same date for the by-election.
"I have preached peace before my arrest and shall continue doing so; if released on bail or bond,” he is further quoted.
The Governor was arrested mid last month in relation to the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno who was found dead in a thicket in Homabay County, after being abducted in Rongo, Migori County on September 3.
The race for the vacant senatorial seat has since attracted five hopefuls.
The contest, however, has narrowed down to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Ochilo Ayacko and his Federal Party of Kenya (FPK) counterpart Eddy Oketch.