July 5, 2024

ODM nominates Winnie Odinga to EALA as Gideon Moi withdraws from the race

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ODM nominates the daughter of former prime minister, Winnie Odinga to EALA (East African Legislative Assembly)

Winnie Odinga was among the listed six nominees in the list released by the ODM party on Wednesday, November 9. 

“ODM Selection Committee, presided by the deputy party leader, Wycliffe Oparanya, met yesterday, Tuesday, November 8, and nominated the following to EALA. 

“Suleiman Shahbal (Mombasa), Mohammed Diriye (Wajir) Winnie Odinga (Nairobi), Timothy Bosire (Nyamira), Beatrice Askul (Turkana) and Justus Kizito (Kakamega),” ODM announced.

Meanwhile, Former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has withdrawn from the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) race.

The KANU chairman’s withdrawal was made public by party Secretary of Political Affairs Fred Okango.

“Moi has since withdrawn his candidature so as to give the opportunity to the other candidates. He wishes them the best of luck in their endeavors,” Okango stated.

The former Baringo senator was one of the candidates who had been fronted by his party for the positions, alongside secretary general Nick Salat, among others.

Moi had presented his candidature despite the seats having been reserved for UDA, ODM, Wiper, and Jubilee parties.

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