Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will give some of its candidates direct nominations for the 2017 elections, the paty national chairman has said.
Speaking over the weekend, ODM Chairman John Mbadi, said direct nominations would only be given to areas where the party had equal or less support compared to other parties.
"Zone A will be grey areas where we have equal strength with our opponents. Here, we will scout for a candidate, give him or her a direct ticket and even fund the campaigns. In Zone B will be ODM strongholds where the candidates will fight it out in a free and fair process,” said Mbadi as quoted by The Standard.
Mbadi said the ODM nominations for the coming general election would be held in February and March 2017.
However, ODM Nakuru secretary Hilton Abiola has differed and warned that direct nomination is unfair and would lead to regional discrimination.
"There will be no free nominations on the Orange party as we approach 2017 elections. All aspirants and sitting leaders will have equal opportunity to compete for the ODM tickets without being given a silver plate," he said.