Homa Bay leaders pledge to end rivalry and support Ruto

ODM leaders from Homa Bay County have promised to unite to help President William Ruto secure votes in the region.

Finance Minister John Mbadi led the unity call on Sunday at Sombro Adventist Church in Kochia, Rangwe constituency.

The leaders who shook hands included Governor Gladys Wanga, Secretary Raymond Omollo, Minister Opiyo Wandayi, MP Joyce Osogo and Senator Moses Kajwang’.

They pledged to ensure President Ruto gets all votes from the Nyanza region in 2027, noting that the late Raila Odinga left them in the coalition government.

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