Independent candidate Feisar Bader has won the Msambweni by-elections in a hotly contested race. Bader has managed to beat ODM-endorsed Boga to claim the seat. Feiser garnered 15, 251 votes, while his closest rival Boga received 10,444 votes.
Feisar Bader received a major advantage after Deputy President Dr. Ruto endorsed him for this seat. However, ODM’s candidate Bader had the advantage, considering that the region is predominantly ODM backyard.
This election shall majorly show how the influence of key players like Raila Odinga in that area is on the downfall. On the other hand, the support that locals showed to Feiser directly reflects the region’s appreciation to Ruto.
The deputy President has congratulated Feiser on his win in a tweet on his official twitter handle.
CONGRATULATION my friend Feisal Bader. Your win CEMENTS our trust in GOD and the PEOPLE. DEMOCRACY and PEOPLE POWER have TRIUMPHED.WATU wa MSAMBWENI MUNGU awabariki. Pongexi E.Mwihaki(Gaturi), S.Wanango(Lakeview), K.Ochieng( Wendani) & all winners. To others there’s next time.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) December 16, 2020