KADU Asili candidate withdraws from Dabaso race

Hon Peter Baraka Ngome to Team Dickson Karani. Hon Ngome was vying on a Kadu Asili ticket but had a change of heart and vowed to support ODM's Dickson Karani

KADU Asili point man Peter Baraka Ngome has withdrawn his candidature from the Dabaso ward seat. – By Gerald Gekara.

In a colourful ceremony held by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Ngome vowed to support ODM, urging KADU Asili leadership to support the candidate, Dickson Karani.

In his speech, Ngome has urged his supporters to front for development, and shun divisive politics.

The leaders cited the need for unity among Coast voters, and urged voters to come together and support the party that currently leads Kilifi county.

The seat was left vaccant late last year, after the High Court in Malindi nullified the election of Emmanuel Changawa after a petition by then ANC candidate Dickson Karani.