Ochilo Ayacko.Photo/jkuat.ac.ke
Migori governor aspirant Ochillo Ayacko has quit the ODM to run as an independent candidate.
Speaking on Tuesday, Ayacko told the press on that he was grateful to is "former party", whose leader is Raila Odinga, and wished it well.
"We are going forward with everyone in Migori," he said after ODM handed Obado the ticket.
The former energy minister said he wants the people to live in peace as they head to the August 8 general election.
ODM National Election Board approved Obado's nomination on Tuesday.
"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.
"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."