Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo. [Photo/The Star] Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo shared a light moment in Siaya High Court while being crossed examine in a petition challenging his victory.The lawmaker says his nickname ‘Akuba’ means an enormous person, unlike his rival Jakoyo Midiwo’s ‘Otada’ that means ‘violence’.Odhiambo said his name symbolises a 'big man' despite his short stature and that he defeated Jakoyo in a fair contest in the August 8 polls. Odhiambo defended himself saying according to the results declared by the Gem constituency returning officer Martin Omollo, he garnered 34,693 votes, while Midiwo got 29,374.
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