Migori Governor Okoth Obado has refuted allegations that he was intending to join Deputy President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader during an interview with a local radio station stated that he is in PDP to stay.
“UDA is just a small party which was started recently. PDP took me and made me a governor in 2013, UDA is thus a political baby that cannot be compared to PDP which is more mature. I only need more people to join me at PDP and make it bigger instead of folding it up for others,” Obado said.
Obado clarified that he is not supporting either DP Ruto or Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga ahead of the August polls.
“There is no seat I will seek in Migori County in the next polls. And since PDP is driven by the wish and voice of common citizens, I will ask them where the political wind is blowing then follow,” he remarked.
The governor who had been perceived to be an ally of the DP Ruto caused a stir after he skipped the DP’s tour of Migori on January 9.
However, in his defence, Obado said that he does not owe anybody an explanation for hosting Ruto since he is the Deputy President.
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