Surprise candidate wins ODM ticket for Kisumu North by-election
Returning officer John Keboi hands the ODM nomination certificate to Samuel Dede after declaring him winner of the Kisumu North primaries on October 3, 2020.
The returning officer termed the election free, fair, credible and transparent and asked the losers to support the flag bearer to make ODM more formidable in the region.
While receiving the ODM certificate, Mr Dede said he is ready to work with his rivals and unite all factions following weeks of divisive campaigns.
A surprise candidate won the Orange Democratic Movement’s primaries for the Kisumu North Ward on Saturday.
Returning officer John Keboi declared Samuel Dede winner of the hotly contested election with 1,461 votes.
