ODM party leader Raila Odinga. Photo/zipo.co.ke
Bungoma ODM candidates have decide to defy an order by party leader Raila Odinga’s plea to step down in favour of their rivals in Ford Kenya.
During a press conference on Saturday, the leaders, who stated that they have worked hard for the positions and cannot afford to give them up in favour of rivals.
“We have held a meeting and agreed that none of us will step down for Ford Kenya,” Senatorial candidate Boniface Nyongesa is quoted by Capital fm.
Odinga had pleaded with Nyongesa to give Wetangula a chance to continue representing the people.
“I cannot step down since the Bungoma people have said that they want me. My name will be in the ballot and people will vote for me. I have not talked to Raila and as candidates; we have issued a statement and said we cannot sacrifice our posts," said Nyongesa.
He explained that given they had supported Wetangula the same way in the 2013 elections.