I’ve noticed many politicians leaving the political parties that initially sponsored them to join newly formed parties that resonate better with their regional electorates.
I want to offer some advice to voters. For intance, let’s assume you have been complaining that your current governor has underperformed and is a Wantam. Then, when a new political party emerges, your underperforming governor, the one you are complaining about decides to join it; suddenly you’re swayed by the excitement surrounding the new party, forgetting all about his past shortcomings. This cycle is how we continue to reelect leaders who don’t serve us well. If you support an incompetent leader simply because he belongs to your favourite political party, you’ll likely find yourself disappointed just a month after the elections.
In my view, only a leader who has not performed well would feel the need to switch to a new, popular political party to be reelected. I believe that a capable leader with a strong track record doesn’t need to change parties to be reelected; they will earn support based on their accomplishments. Notable examples are Shakil Shabeer of Kisumu East and David Ochieng’ of Ugenya. These leaders were elected independently and through other parties in Nyanza, despite the dominance of ODM in the region.
Please know your priorities when voting to ensure you make an informed decision.
