Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, MP Millie Odhiambo and former nominated MCA Lorna Owino at Kakrigu Primary School in the Suba North constituency/Robert Omollo
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has urged politicians seeking election in the 2027 General Election to focus on their track record and give voters an opportunity to make informed decisions.
Odhiambo said campaigns should be issue-based rather than centred on name-calling and political propaganda.
She also called on elected leaders in Homa Bay County to prioritise residents’ needs and fulfil pledges made during the last election.
“Every political leader who seeks votes in the 2027 polls should focus on service delivery to the people of Homa Bay. We should stop political rhetoric which has no space in the current time to enable us to uplift the lives of our people,” Odhiambo said.
Governor Ochilo Ayacko and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo during a fundraiser at Kakrigu Primary School in the Suba North constituency/Robert Omollo
She spoke during a fundraiser in support of the Kakrigu school infrastructural development in her Suba North constituency.
Odhiambo, who was joined by Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, National Treasury official Judith Kamaria and several Homa Bay MCAs, also urged elected leaders to unite and work for the people who voted them into office.
She cautioned the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) against imposing candidates on voters, saying residents should be allowed to elect leaders of their choice.
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo consults with Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko in the constituency/Robert Omollo
Odhiambo has previously differed with ODM leadership over the handling of some party issues. She disagreed with the removal of former Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and former deputy party leader Geoffrey Osotsi from their positions.
The MP also claimed that some people within ODM were undermining the party because of personal interests.
During the fundraiser, Odhiambo highlighted development projects she said she had implemented in her constituency, as well as others she plans to undertake before the 2027 election.
She expressed confidence in securing a fourth term, citing her service delivery to residents of Suba North.
“Nobody should take credit for development projects of their fellow leaders. President William Ruto himself said he will stand by his development programmes to seek re-election,” she said.
Ayacko called for unity among elected ODM leaders and Nyanza residents, warning against entering the 2027 election divided.
He urged residents to support leaders who can effectively represent them and articulate their issues, describing the 2027 polls as a transition election.
“The power which we say we want will only be realised if we work together. Let's face 2027 polls united,” Ayacko said.
Kamaria urged residents to support President Ruto’s second-term bid, citing development projects in the region.
“We have many infrastructural development, including roads and water and fish landing sites, which President Ruto has done. His reelection campaign is based on track record,” Kamaria said.
