[Protestors showing a portrait of opposition leader Raila Odinga. Odinga is a crisis in his Nyanza backyard due to botched party nominations. Pghoto/Facebook.com]
Opposition leader Raila Odinga could be forced to fight to stamp his authority in populous Luo Nyanza following a brewing uprising of losers in the recently concluded ODM primaries.
The ODM party has been struggling to handle election crisis in which hundreds of politicians either contested or dismissed its outcome.
Having kept silent on the matter, the NASA flag bearer could be subjected to unfamiliar situation following the rebellion which is being spearheaded by his disgruntled allies.
In Migori County, protesters in recent weeks have vowed to ‘reach’ Odinga a lesson should he fail to ‘honor’ their wishes by handling party certificates to rightful winners.
Former Minister Ochilo Ayacko, who has since ditched the ODM party top challenge Governor Okoth Obado and an independent, disputed the outcome of ODM tribunal and his supporters have vowed to ‘send’ Odinga home.
Similar crisis has embroiled Homabay county leadership where Governor Cyprian Awiti, Senator Otieno Kajwang, Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo and Suba South MP John Mbadi are accused of rigging their popular opponents.
In Siaya, a similar rebellion is led by Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo and Rarieda’s Nicholas Gumbo who has come open to question the party’s leadership.