Nyamira gubernatorial by-elections would allow Deputy President William Ruto weigh his influence against Raila Odinga, area Governor John Nyagarama has said.
In yet another scathing attack on the DP, Nyagarama accused him of meddling with an appeal that was launched by Jubilee's Walter Nyambati.
"He just wants to use Nyamira as a pilot county to weigh his popularity. That is why he is keen to have ODM victory nullified.
"If he goes on fighting such wars, we are ready as a party to handle him. We all know that he paid Fred Ngatia to represent Jubilee," said Nyambega Gisesa, Nyagarama's Press Secretary.
Already, a three judge bench led by Kathrima I' Manoti has set July 26th for determination with at least 46 polling stations being under contention.
Last year, Nyambati garnered 59, 000 votes to Nyagarama's 65,000 votes, a result that showed a close contest between ODM and Jubilee.