Written by The Member of Parliament of Gem Constituency in Siaya county, honorable Elisha Odhiambo openly defected from the Azimio La Umoja Coalition and started working with the Kenya Kwanza government.
This did not go well with the Azimio La Umoja supporters and it even caused him some problems with his constituents who are strong supporters of honorable Raila Odinga.
According to reports, MP Elisha Odhiambo was humiliated and roughed up by ODM loyalists in Akala. They met in a funds drive in his constituency that had many Azimio La Umoja leaders and supporters.
National Assembly Minority Leader and Ugunja Member of Parliamnet, honorable Opiyo Wandayi endorsed the aspirations of Abala Wanga who wants to succeed Elisha Odhiambo, saying that he has a great vision for the constituency.
“We want people with a vision. Allow me to call you honourable. Hon Abala Wanga, if you have a vision for the children of Gem then we must support you to ensure that the vision is realized,” Wandayi said.
Wandayi asserted that anyone disloyal to the ODM boss Raila Odinga must get behind them. They want full support and loyalty to honorable Raila Odinga.
Ida Odinga, who was deputy chief guest at the funds drive, said that Gem has so many good leaders and they will surely get one who will take over the seat from honorable Elisha Odhiambo who is not loyal.
Honorable Kalonzo Musyoka who was the Chief Guest at the funds drive for the Educational and Empowerment told Elisha Odhiambo that he cannot succeed without the support of honorable Raila Odinga in Siaya county.
Some of the dignitaries who were present at the funds’ drive were politician Maina Njenga, MPs Samuel Atandi (Alego Usonga), Robert Mbui (Kathiani), Irvine Kasalu (Kitui), Stephen Mule (Matungulu), County Assembly Speakers George Okode (Siaya) and Douglas Mwilu (Makueni).
Others were Central Gem MCA Sylus Madingu, Seth Baraka (East Gem Ward), Susan Okwiry (West Gem Ward) and William Kinyanyi (Yala Township Ward).