Mbadi said the ODM nominations for the coming general election would be held in February and March 2017. – ODM Chairman John Mbadi has said the party will give some candidates direct nominations for the 2017 polls– Those to be handed party tickets directly will be those contesting in places where ODM will be facing stiff competition from other parties– Mbadi said the party primaries will be held in February and March 2017Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will give some of its candidates direct nominations for the 2017 elections, the paty national chairman has said. In March 2016, three governors – Cornel Rasanga, Jack Ranguma and Cyprian Awiti – were heavily criticised after they requested for direct ODM nominations to defend their seats. ODM nominations have often caused rifts in the party. ODM Chairman John Mbadi, on Saturday, June 11, said direct nominations would only be given to areas where the party had equal or less support compared to other parties.

Source: The Star June 12, 2016 17:26 UTC