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Gesami Pleads For Magara Nomination
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- Published on Saturday, 20 February 2010 22:50
CALLS for former South Mugirango MP Omingo Magara to be given direct ODM nomination intensified yesterday. Public Health minister James Gesami said Magara should not be subjected to nomination process because he is a senior official in the party. "Magara being a senior ODM official should not be subjected to a nomination with busybodies," he told the Star in Kisii town. He said Magara has been loyal and steadfast in the party.
"Magara is one of the senior politicians we have from this area and if he loses in the 'nominations, it will be catastrophic," said, Gesami who is the West Mugirango MP. Tourism minister Najib Balala has led calls for Magara to be given direct nomination.
Others eyeing ODM ticket are Henry Nyabuto Ogeto, Gideon Moreka, Zebedeo Nyaboga, Rosemary Obara, Ombasa Apepo and Ibrahim Ochoi. The contenders want a free and fair nomination saying giving Magara direct nomination will cost the party the seat.
"ODM should be democratic and allow the people of South Mugirango to choose an ODM candidate. Any attempt to interfere with the nominations will cost the party dearly," Moreka said. Speaking at a public. function recently, Magara said he was ready for the party nominations. "I welcome other aspirants on board and I will floor them during the nominations," Magara said.
Others in the race are Manson Nyamweya (Ford People), David Kombo (ODM-K), Rashid Miyonga (PNU), Dr Ezekiel Okemwa, Master Ondara, Mauti Sagwe, and Kisii lawyer David Mogunde.
