Five hopefuls are seeking to unseat Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong. They are Vincent Sidai, Funyula MP Paul Otuoma, Humphrey Nakitare, Lucas Meso and Dan Baraza. Sidai vied for the seat in 2013 on the UDF ticket, but lost. Others have complained the majority of the county government employees comes from the Iteso community and only a small percentage comes from other tribes, which Ojaamong denies. The Star has established Ojaamong still has strong support in ODM strongholds, including Samia, Matayos, Butula and Nambale subcounties.

Source: The Star February 13, 2017 21:56 UTC