- Philip Aroko has claimed that Ong’ondo Were’s son, Boyd Were did not win the Kasipul by-election just a few days after the results were announced
- The parliamentary seat was left vacant after Ong’ondo, who was a Member of Parliament at the time, was shot dead while driving in Nairobi
- In the interview, Aroko also gave his perspective on Boyd, which sparked mixed reactions from netizens
Philip Aroko, who participated in the recent Kasipul by-election, has sparked a debate about Boyd Were, who was elected Member of Parliament.
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The seat of Kasipul was left vacant after the then Member of Parliament Charles Ong’ondo Were was shot dead while driving in Nairobi.
Does Philip Aroko know Boyd Were?
At his funeral, ODM MPs asked their then leader, Raila Odingato approve one of his sons Ong’ondo to take his place in parliament.
The hotly contested seat attracted various politicians who all wanted to replace Ong’ondo, but his son, Boyd, emerged victorious.
After the results were announced, Boyd and his two stepmothers celebrated as they joined Kasipul residents who had camped outside their home.
While in an interview with Oga ObinnaAroko claimed that he does not know who Boyd is and that he only sees him on television.
“I have nothing against that boy. There is no issue; I don’t know him. I only see him on TV, and physically when we meet. But I don’t know him. I only saw him when my father passed and when ODM people were holding his hands. Is he 27 years old? I am 43 years old. He has not won that thing,” he said.
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Opinions of netizens
@Achieng Awino said: “Boyd Were is the MP for Kasipul. That is your leader now.”
@S said: “But this is very insulting.”
@Obuya Jahulo said: “Now I am your MP.” @Openda Willing said: “Boyd is now your MP, like it or not.”
@Ghost said: “All this bragging and then the baby washes you.”
@BVP said: “That’s your MP for power.”
@Puonjee said: “We understand him very well. He was sure he would win, but the waves were not on his side.”
@Min Kerry said: “The sooner he gets used to his new MP, the better for him.”
What did Aroko say after the results were announced?
Aroko took to social media to assure his followers that the journey is still going on despite not winning the parliamentary seat.
He vowed to continue to support the residents of Kasipul as he has been and hinted to try his political ambition again in 2027.
The donor, however, did not congratulate Boyd or talk about his results in office, raising questions about his relationship with his new congressman.
Other candidates who were on the ballot conceded defeat early enough to join Boyd’s camp, and were seen at their mansion.
Some netizens asked Aroko to continue strategizing if he wants to win in 2027, while others advised him to avoid politics and continue with his charity mission.
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