Others are businessmen Jared Kiasa and Louis Ogingo, Homa Bay finance executive Nicholas K’Oriko, county secretary Isaiah Ogwe and Kuppet secretary general Akelo Misori.
Kajwang' asked the party to employ an appropriate nomination method that is peaceful and credible.
“I know the party can give a direct nomination to its preferred candidate but it’s important to we use a process we all agree with,” he added.
He dismissed aspirants discriminating against their woman colleagues o the basis of gender, saying the party gives equal chances to everyone.
“We have seen other counties like Kitui and Kirinyaga electing female governors, hence, it’s the Homa Bay people who will decide whether to elect Wanga or not. Don’t use derogatory statements against your competitors,” he added.
Wanga asked her competitors not to cause confusion by saying she has been removed as the county ODM party chairperson.
She warned the party officials from being used to cause disorder.
Wanga said she will not be distracted in the governorship race by her competitors.
She asked women to use their numerical strength to vote for qualified women.
“They have realised that my candidature is becoming stronger, hence, they are looking for all available opportunities to take me down. I will not let them,” Wanga said.
MCAs present included Julius Gaya (Central Karachuonyo) Richard Ogindo (Kwabwai), Sophie Koweje (Nominated) and Suba North MP aspirants Jim Akali, among other politicians.
The MCAs said they will back Wanga for governor. She is considered one of the top contenders.
“We have seen what Governor Cyprain Awiti has done, hence, we need to change. Let’s support Wanga because she has the capacity and is development-conscious,” Ogindo said.
(Edited by V. Graham)
