With his name adversely mentioned following the heinous murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno, Migori Governor Okoth Obado is not resting easy with his checkered political career now left hanging in the balance.
Still in a battle with his own party, ODM, following his unexpected decision to go against its wishes in supporting former Rongo MP Ochillo Ayacko as its candidate in upcoming Migori senatorial by-election, the new incident just adds onto his political headache which may as well seal his political fate.
So, what exactly does the future hold for Obado in Nyanza politics?
Is this the end of him or will he recover and come back strong?
Whatever happens, Obado's political future is pegged on his next move on the political chessboard.
If he swiftly moves to close ranks with ODM and especially its leader Raila Odinga before that crucial by-election, then his future may be secured.
If not, he will be crushed by the former Premier's political lieutenants who vowed to teach him a political lesson.
With the DCI already handling the Sharon Otieno murder case, will Obado escape trouble and save his political face?
Well, the governor's countdown clock may just have been activated.
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