18 July 2011
Nairobi — A former chairman of the Luo Council of Elders on Monday said it was time the community allowed multiparty politics to thrive in Nyanza.
Mr Riaga Ogalo said that the province should start embracing competitive politics that is taking root across the country, adding that one-party dominance had undermined development in the region for decades.
“We can’t remain in political bondage yet other regions have shown that it is feasible for more than one political party to compete,” he said.
He was speaking in East Kamagak location, Rachuonyo South District, during a burial ceremony.
Mr Ogalo, who denied having links with Eldoret North MP William Ruto and his United Democratic Movement (UDM) party, insisted that his support for ODM leader Raila Odinga is unwavering.
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He praised the tour of Nyanza by Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, adding that other politicians should be allowed to do likewise.
He said Mr Odinga also tours other areas to sell his policies.
In a swift rejoinder, Kasipul Kabondo MP Oyugi Magwanga accused Mr Ogalo for engaging in negative politics for selfish gain.
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