[Kisumu governor Jack Ranguma supporters protest during primaries. Photo/the-star]
The ODM National Elections Board (NEB) has raised its voice, over primaries held in Migori, Homabay, Kisumu and Siaya counties.
This is after aspirants complaint of unfair competition, rigging, and cases announcement of double winners.
In Kisumu, incumbet governor Jack Ranguma and senator Prof Anyang' Nyong'o were both declared winners of the ODM ticket, for the gubernatorial position.
Ranguma was declared the winner by the ODM county Deputy Returning Officer Richard Kiyondi at the Aga Khan Hall, while Nyong'o was declared the winner at Thurdibuor Secondary School in Nyakach constituency, by ODM county Returning Officer Tom Okongo.
This prompted protests from his supporters as they lit bonfires, singing protest slogans in Kisumu streets.
NEB chairperson Judith Pareno stated that a review of the results as presented to the Board by duly appointed Returning Officers, was ongoing and would be announced as soon as the process is concluded.
She said the Board would recognise only results transmitted to the Board by appointed Returning Officers and not their deputies nor any other person.
In a statement, Thursday, Pareno also stated that the only results to be received and recognised would be results as announced from the NEB recognised tallying centres.
''Further, the Board is awaiting the report of the findings by the three-man team sent to Migori and Homabay Counties on a fact-finding mission with regard to the mishandling of results after peaceful primaries.''
She also indicated the Board was awaiting reports from the National Appeals Tribunal and various County Disputes Resolution Committees on their findings on the various appeals filed by aspirants before making the final decision.
''Finally, the Nairobi County Primaries will be held on Sunday 30th April 2017 as earlier announced. Deputy Party Leader Mr. Hassan Ali Joho will oversee preparations and supervise the exercise,'' she said.