Babu Owino Addresses Claims of Dropping Out of Nairobi Governor Race

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has dismissed reports of dropping out of the Nairobi Gubernatorial race.

In a statement on Wednesday, October 21, Babu flagged the reports circulating on social media as fake.

The lawmaker accused his opponents of being behind the propaganda and insisted he is still in the Nairobi gubernatorial race.

“My unworthy opponents have given up and are now banking on fake news. Hii Nairobi ilienda kitambo sana.

“The Gubernatorial race is between Babu Owino Vs Paul Ongili,” the Embakasi East MP wrote.

The flagged reports alleged that Babu was asked by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to drop his Nairobi gubernatorial bid and instead contest the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.

The clarification comes a day after Gachagua hosted Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino and the Linda Mwananchi team at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County.

In photos shared on Tuesday, October 20, Gachagua and Pastor Dorcas Rigathi welcomed the Linda Mwananchi team at their home.

Source: Nairobi Leo