Police Spokesperson Charles Owino has expressed interest in succeeding Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga in the 2022 General Elections.
Owino who has been at the helm of the police service recently met ODM elected leaders from Siaya to make his bid for the top seat.
According to people daily he said that he is serious on throwing his hat into the ring come 2022.
This is despite having big names like Siaya Senator James Orengo expressing interest in vying for the same seat.
He said that he is set to retire soon now that he is 50 years and he deems politics as his next call for duty for the people of Siaya.
“I never wanted to declare my political interest here today but because my father has reminded who am I not to show you a direction, you are aware that next year people will declare interests on various positions and as a person who has worked in government, my age will have clocked 50 which allows me to resign,” said the Police Spokesperson.
He fired a warning shot to those eyeing the seat saying his entry changed the political landscape of Siaya.
“I know that the seat will attract many contestants including Senator Orengo and I hope he and other potential contenders are much prepared for the race or else they will be disappointed at the ballot box.
“I have worked in the police service and I am prepared to win. I am your son and I have in the past not been close to ODM and its elected leaders due to the nature of my work and now that they are in the system, I have sat with and enjoyed the leaders’ company,” he added.
Siaya politics are in the least intriguing.
The incumbent governor who is serving his last and final term in office according to insiders, is eyeing the Alego/Usonga parliamentary seat in 2022.
Should he vie, Rasanga will battle for an ODM ticket with the current MP Samuel Atandi who has been at crossroads with some of his constituents over delivery of services.
Rasanga, on the other hand, is hoping to sell his development track record for two terms in aid to win the hearts of Alego/Usonga constituents.
