Everything in Migori is expected to come to a stand still in the likely event that former Cabinet Minister Ochilo Ayacko is elected county Senator.
The former Rongo parliamentarian was recently given a direct nomination by the region's most dominant party, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
However, the nomination has since been opposed by area Governor Okoth Obado, landing the county chief on the receiving end from the party leadership and allied leaders.
The enmity between the two is likely to come out in full force after the by-election, leading to a supremacy battle that will obviously derail development and county initiatives.
Using his oversight powers, Ayacko will be keen on hitting back at the Governor for his current opposition and will end up launching unending attacks in a bid to revenge.
This will to some extent sabotage his operations as he will spend most of the time designated for service delivery to respond to Ayacko and at times issue counter attacks.
Consequently, residents who depend on county health services and other facilities are the ones who will be on the receiving end as the two try to outdo each other.
This will be worsened by the fact that Ayacko is most likely eyeing Obado's seat after losing in the concluded election, with Obado, in a likely repeat, probable to back another person.
To realize his dream, Ayacko will be out in full force toward the end of the current calendar to popularize his bid, for the second time.
Obado who is on his way to retirement is also expected to drum up support for a different person, siding his job and the needs of his people simply to ensure that Ayacko doesn't ascend to the top seat.
This is apart from the insults, condemnations, allegations and political bashings likely to be traded between the two making Migori an uncomfortable place to be.
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