Busia First Lady Judy Onamu has urged Anglican Church of Kenya Katakwa Diocese faithful not to forsake their son, Governor Sospeter Ojaamong who is seeking his second term as Busia Governor.
Speaking during the 25th Anniversary Service for the Diocese at St. John’s Cathedral Katakwa, the First Lady said some people are coming with a false notion that the residents don’t love the governor. “They are also coming with politics of a witch hunt. My appeal is for you to defend your son. As Christians, we need to maintain peace during and after the elections. Allow your son to complete his last term,” she said.
The peace message marked the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Church that was presided over by Makueni Bishop Rt. Rev. Francis Mboya Matui. It was also attended by Katakwa Diocese Bishop John Okude and his predecessor Zakayo Epus.
Bishop Okude urged politicians to accept election results and enable the country to move on. “And for the electorate, you are the deciding factor in any elections. Make a decisive choice of leaders and support them after elections.”
He added that they should avoid divisive politics, “Avoid divisive politics and embrace one another in love. Elections come and go but we shall remain brothers and sisters forever. Your choice should not be influenced by material things that never last but with revelations that come from God,” he said.
Teso South MP Mary Emaase appealed for peace and told politicians to campaign with decorum saying elections will come and go but Kenyans will remain brothers and sisters.
She urged voters to tell the electorate their agenda instead of hiding behind parties, adding that good leaders are those who are development-minded and those who bring services closer to the people.
Emaase also urged voters to elect women who have managed to go through the rigorous nomination process from MCAs to Governors instead of only men.
Deputy Speaker Moses Ote urged politicians to embrace politics of love that is devoid of insults and witch hunt, adding that people should remain united as before.