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Weya acknowledged the longstanding political ties between his family and the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, adding that his family had consistently supported both Raila Odinga and Oburu Odinga during Kenya\u2019s democratic struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy family has supported both Raila and Oburu for many years during Kenya\u2019s struggle for democracy and justice,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Weya accused Oburu of sending mixed political signals to supporters, saying the senator\u2019s recent remarks had created uncertainty within the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA few weeks ago, the country heard him express presidential ambitions. Today he says he will defend the Senate seat,\u201d Weya said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that leadership requires honesty, energy and openness to allow new leaders to serve the people effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Weya, ODM requires focused leadership as the party reorganises following Raila Odinga\u2019s transition from active party leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further claimed that Oburu had lost touch with the aspirations of younger voters seeking innovative and accessible leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weya said his campaign would focus on development and his track record during his tenure as Alego Usonga MP, citing achievements in education, healthcare, roads, water projects, electrification and youth empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy project record speaks volumes in education, healthcare, roads, water, electrification, youth empowerment and economic development in Alego Usonga,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former MP also criticised what he termed as attempts within ODM to orchestrate a predetermined nomination process in favour of Oburu through direct nomination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said he would not participate in what he described as an unfair process and would instead take his campaign directly to the people of Siaya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis election must not be about family entitlement, political inheritance or personality cults,\u201d Weya said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga has also expressed interest in the Senate seat, further intensifying the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Oburu has maintained that ODM nominations will be free and fair, warning against attempts to influence the process through political favours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said he would not tolerate shambolic and chaotic party primaries and urged Siaya residents to support issue-based politics and competent leadership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A political showdown is looming in Siaya County ahead of the 2027 General Election, with former Alego Usonga MP Sammy Weya declaring his intention to challenge ODM leader Oburu Oginga for the Senate seat. Weya announced his bid just hours after Oburu confirmed he would defend his senatorial position in the upcoming polls, setting the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":24322,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics"],"yoast_head":"\n