[Former Cabinet Minister and Migori gubernatorial hopeful Ochillo Ayacko. He has endorsed ODM Party leader Raila Odinga for presidency despite losing the party's ticket. Courtesy: The Star]
Former Cabinet Minister and Migori gubernatorial hopeful Ochillo Ayacko has vowed to support NASA Presidential candidate Raila Odinga's presidential bid despite resigning from ODM Party.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Ayacko noted that he still subscribes to the opposition alliance's ideologies.
"We have resigned but we have not left the ideas of NASA as a movement. We will run a political race that is peaceful, respectful of rights of electorates," he said.
Ayacko is set to vie for governorship as an independent candidate after losing the ODM Party ticket to the incumbent governor Okoth Obado during the just concluded party primaries.
"The people of Migori are bigger than any party. They deserve an atmosphere where they can choose a leader they prefer. I consulted widely before reaching this decision. I resigned from ODM but I still share their ideas," he said.
"We are going forward with everyone in Migori," he added.