[Vihiga governor Moses Akaranga. He is seeking reelection on a PPK party ticket. Courtesy: The Star]
Vihiga governor Moses Akaranga's reelection bid has been dealt a huge blow after his Vakirima clan endorsed his rival and Emuhaya MP Wilber Ottichilo.
Ottichilo is eyeing the county's top seat on an ODM party ticket.
Led by clans Chairperson Aineah Odari, the group announced that their decision to endorse Ottichilo had been informed by the lawmaker's track record as MP, which they marked as "iimpressive."
"We have seen a leadership gap and also the potential to fill it with Dr Wilbur Ottichilo, who has vast experience in leadership," he said.
"We are hoping for Ottichilo's victory. Akaranga is a leader and our son. He has, however, failed to meet the elders from his clan to help him steer the county forward," he added.
The clan's primary responsibility will be to popularize Ottichilo's candidature ahead of the next general elections.