- Siaya County Assembly Speaker, George Okode, has dismissed the rapid rumors claiming that Governor James Orengo has resigned, referring to the allegations as being unfounded and politically motivated
- Explained about the governor’s absence in the office, following many rumors about his resignation
- Okode denied a spread letter allegedly written by the governor as fake, claiming that his source was unknown, with citizens expressing concern
- In addition, he denied allegations that the governor had been abroad for almost two months, as claimed by some residents
Siaya County Assembly Speaker George Okode has dismissed the spread rumors claiming the governor James Orengo He has resigned, referring to the allegations as being unfounded and politically motivated.
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This is rising following the spread of A letter allegedly signed by Orengo And to be presented to the Speaker, claiming that the governor had resigned for health reasons.
The letter spread widely online on Monday, August 4, raising concerns and rumors about the governor.
Where is James Orengo?
Speaking to the media, Okode ignored the letter and described it as a fake, saying it was the job of political opponents aimed at undermining the county leadership.
“I would like to explain that I have not received any resignation from Governor Orengo. Okode said.
He confirmed that Orengo is currently abroad for personal matters and is expected to return soon.
Okode also assured residents that county activities continue as usual without any interruption due to the absence of the governor.
“According to the law, where the governor is not temporarily absent, the deputy governor takes his place. The absence of time does not mean that the office has been open. he added.
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Is Orengo politically targeted?
Okode condemned the spreading rumors, blaming them for spreading the negative lies to destroy the governor’s reputation and his leadership.
“They started by claiming that the governor was poisoned. When they saw that it had not been successful, they filed a false case. He said.
The Speaker urged the public to ignore the misconceptions and maintain stability while waiting to return to the governor.
“Siaya people can be sure that their governor is still in power and continues to provide the services he is chosen to provide,” He concluded.
Okode also noted that the governor had been out of the county for only two weeks, not a month and a half as some of the locals claimed.
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