Jaoko Oburu who is the son of East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Oburu Odinga now says he will not vie for the Lang’ata MP seat to spearhead campaigns meant for ensuring that his uncle Raila Odinga clinches the presidency in August.
In a press statement sent to media houses, Jaoko said that he had, on Monday, shared a poster on social media in which the residents of Lang’ata were encouraged to register as voters, in large numbers, in the ongoing mass voter registration.
He said that he really appreciated the words of encouragement sent to him by friends who asked him to throw his hat into the ring for the Lang’ata Constituency Parliamentary seat, but explained that, for now, his focus is to deliver votes for Raila.
“At this point in time, my greatest interest is to see Baba becomes the 5th President of the Republic of Kenya later this year,” he said in the statement.
Jaoko who is also the chairperson of Azimio Young Turks appealed to all members of the YoTHA across the country not to lose focus but redouble their efforts on Identification Cards and voter registration.
“Let us all ensure that every young voter is armed and equipped for the war ahead,” he said.
His father and Raila Odinga’s brother Oburu Odinga is also eyeing the Siaya senatorial seat.
Comedian and media personality Felix Odiwuor alias Jalas and City-based lawyer, and Raila Odinga’s aide Silas Jakakimba are some hopefuls vying for the Lang’ata parliamentary seat in the August 9, General Election.
Others seeking to unseat Jubilee MP Nixon Korir include Oscar Omoke and Fredrick Ndege also known as Serikal.
Langata is expected to be one of the highly contested areas in Nairobi with the battle pitting United Democratic Alliance, a party linked to Deputy President William Ruto, and ODM.
