Funyula MP Paul Otuoma with ODM leader Raila Odinga Photo/diasporamessenger.com

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The battle for Busia County gubernatorial seat has forced Funyula MP Paul Otuoma to ditch ODM and promise to vie as an independent candidate.

The legislature complained of rigging by the incumbent Sospeter Ojaamong after the results put him second with 63,752 against Ojaamong’s 92,358. He has however vowed to continue supporting Raila Odinga whether ODM rectifies the malpractices or not.

"I will call a meeting of all elders to put the record straight and the need by all communities in the county to embrace peace and harmony. I also don't want to divide ODM [as] that will jeopardize Raila from getting maximum votes in the county," he said.

He said that he will make sure that the Luhya and Teso communities live in harmony as he seeks the gubernatorial seat as an independent candidate.

"I will prepare to run as an independent candidate if that is the case. That is the only option available given the nominations deadline. I will go to the electorate to ask for votes and let people decide who will be the Governor of Busia County. I have already made a decision to quit the Orange party after the Secretariat failed to solve them. I am suffering without bitterness," Otwoma told the press at Quills Hotel.