West Pokot County Governor John Lonyangapuo is serving his first term in office.
Lonyangapuo won the gubernatorial seat on KANU ticket in the hotly contested 2017 general election.
A crusader of the independent party, Lonyangapuo is expected to defend his seat in the much awaited 2022 general election.
As he prepares to defend his seat, the West Pokot Governor is likely to face stiff competition from his political rivals eyeing to unseat him.
Here are 4 politicians likely to give Lonyangapuo headache in 2022 election.
1. Samuel Poghisio
The Senator is among experienced politicians in West Pokot and could bid to unseat governor Lonyangapuo in 2022 election.
Though he has not hinted on vying for the top county seat, Poghisio’s name is likely to be on the gubernatorial ballot.
2. Simon Kachapin
The former Governor could bid for the top seat after losing in the 2017 general election.
He lost the seat on Jubilee ticket and could stage a comeback basing on Lonyangapuo’s development track record.
Kachapin enjoys massive support in Pokot South and Kapenguria sub counties.
3. Samuel Moroto
The Kapenguria legislator is among veteran politicians in the county.
Moroto’s political exposure could see him bid for the seat thought he has not hinte4d on the possibility.
4. David Pkosing
The Pokot South MP is among vocal legislators in the National Assembly.
He chairs the National Assembly Transport committee and is among leaders advocating for referendum.
Pkosing’s rising political influence could see him bid for the West Pokot governor seat in 2022.
It is a matter of time before we know whether these politicians will be on the West Pokot gubernatorial ballot in 2022 election.
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