[Jubilee politicians in a past event. Nyaribari Chache MP Richard Tong’i has dismissed his recent defection to ODM party. Photo/Hivisasa.com]

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Nyaribari Chache MP Richard Tong'i has dismissed the recent defection of Ambassador Sam Ongeri to ODM party adding that the move is insignificant.

Ongeri, an ally of President Uhuru Kenyatta joined the opposition team on Monday and is expected to contest for Kisii senatorial seat.

But Tong'i who was speaking at Magenche on Monday said Ongeri's move would not affect the Jubilee Party.

"I don't think he will change or tilt the voting pattern. ODM is slowly fading away from Gusii and that is a fact," he said.

"As Jubilee, we have organized our party and I believe we shall deliver as a team. ODM will not give us sleepless nights," he added.

Ongeri will battle with Charles Nyachae of Jubilee and Omingo Magara of PDP in August elections.