Kisumu governor Jack Ranguma has said county bosses who were elected on an ODM ticket should be given direct tickets ahead of the next general election.
According to Ranguma, the governors should be given more time to champion for development in their respective counties.
"Governors had very little time to change the lives of citizens. They have now matured enough politically to take their counties to greater heights if they win their seats next year," said Ranguma.
Ranguma said that they are the best experienced to handle expectations of citizens.
"Nigeria shares the budget 50-50, while South Africa pegs [their budget] at 45 and 55 per cent for county and national governments respectively. If our dreams of receiving 45 per cent of funds yields fruits, wananchi will realise massive changes," said Ranguma.
Ranguma was speaking at a funeral in Busia, which was also attended by Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong and Matayos MP Geoffrey Odanga.