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The late Bonchari Member of Parliament John Oroo Oyioka during a past Public Participation function at Suneka Townhall. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]
Opposition candidates claim there is a plot to rig the Bonchari by-election.
Led by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Kisii branch secretary Henry Moracha, the candidates and their supporters allege that voter intimidation is on the rise ahead of the by-election scheduled for May 18, 2021.
The seat fell vacant following the death of former Member of Parliament John Oroo. There has been harassment and intimidation. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM supporters have been the targets. The by-election should not be used to cause division,” said Moracha.
THE STANDARD
COUNTIES
The late Bonchari Member of Parliament John Oroo Oyioka during a past Public Participation function at Suneka Townhall. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]
Opposition candidates claim there is a plot to rig the Bonchari by-election.
Led by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Kisii branch secretary Henry Moracha, the candidates and their supporters allege that voter intimidation is on the rise ahead of the by-election scheduled for May 18, 2021.
The seat fell vacant following the death of former Member of Parliament John Oroo. There has been harassment and intimidation. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM supporters have been the targets. The by-election should not be used to cause division,” said Moracha.
Ambua said the commission expects the candidates to meet their end of the bargain by ensuring they respect measures put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus. He also said the Commission will take action against any of the candidates who violate the measures.
Several of the aspirants have been meeting their supporters in small groups at their respective homes while others have been holding door to door campaigns.
The by-election is slated for May 18. The seat fell vacant on February 15 this year following the demise of MP John Oroo Oyioka.
The by-election is, however, viewed as a three-horse race between Jubilee, ODM and UDA. “Covid-19 has presented us with tough and trying moments. We are no longer carrying out the usual campaigns but we will do all we can to reach out to our supporters,” said Teresa Bitutu, vying for the seat on UDA ticket