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Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua (left) with former CIC commissioner Catherine Mumma during the Third Annual Devolution Conference in Meru on April 20, 2016.<\/strong> [Paul Mutua, Standard]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A move by ODM to issue direct tickets in Migori County has sparked an outcry form some of aspirants.\n<\/p>\n

The party had announced that it will only hold nominations for Woman Rep, Suna West Constituency and MCA seats.\n<\/p>\n

But many aspirants and supporters who have been preparing for the primaries ahead of the August 9 ballot are not happy and are saying that is stifling democracy. <\/p>\n

The ODM primaries in Migori are slated for today.\n<\/p>\n

On Friday, ODM National Elections Board chair Catherine Mumma outlined the areas where the polls are to be held.<\/p>\n

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ODM chair John Mbadi had on Thursday hinted that aspirants who included Senator Ochilo Ayacko, Suna East MP Junet Mohammed and his Rongo counterpart Paul Abuor will get direct nominations.\n<\/p>\n

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For Uriri Constituency seat, Mark Nyamita has been leading in ODM opinion polls. <\/p>\n

In Awendo Constituency, Walter Owino is expected to be given the party ticket.\n<\/p>\n

Aspirants who were unhappy with ODM move termed it unfortunate.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I declared my candidature, voters gave me the mandate to bring change in the constituency. Within a week, I will make my next move known,\u201d businessman Jared Kwaga who is eyeing Uriri parliamentary seat, said.\n<\/p>\n

Kwaga who said he respects Mbadi and ODM party leader Raila Odinga said the aspirants did not get official communication from the party on direct tickets.\n<\/p>\n

Woman Representative Pamela Odhiambo who is vying for governor said she was not informed that her rival Senator Ayacko was to get a direct ticket. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe were never called and informed of the decision regarding direct tickets. We are ready to vote,\u201d Odhiambo said.\n<\/p>\n

She said the decision by the party was not binding and she was surprised by it.\n<\/p>\n

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