Kakamega Governor Barasa Accuses Oparanya of Interference, Oparanya Denies Claims
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged his predecessor Wycliffe Oparanya to cease meddling in his administration.
In a widely circulated social media video, Barasa, speaking in Mumias, accused Oparanya of orchestrating nocturnal meetings aimed at destabilizing his government.
Barasa emphasized the need for Oparanya to respect the current leadership, accusing him of organizing night meetings to undermine the county assembly. He challenged Oparanya to declare his political ambitions for 2027 clearly and criticized him for sending mixed messages about his intentions.
Barasa highlighted that Oparanya, who had the support of the Wanga community for a decade, is now opposing him after barely two years in office.
When contacted on Thursday, Oparanya dismissed Barasa’s accusations, stating he has no interest in discussing Barasa.
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Oparanya argued that Barasa should focus on delivering results for the people of Kakamega, as he will be judged by his achievements rather than his criticisms of Oparanya.
Oparanya, serving as the ODM deputy party leader, asserted his right to interact with party members and denied holding any night meetings about Barasa. He clarified that his discussions are about national issues, not Barasa, whom he considers irrelevant.
Oparanya advised Barasa to concentrate on his duties and stop perceiving opposition from every corner.
Oparanya refuted the idea that his gatherings with people are about plotting Barasa’s downfall, insisting that he chooses his associations independently.
Justus Kizito, a close ally of Oparanya and former Shinyalu MP, accused Barasa of disrespecting those who facilitated his rise to power, reminding him of the support he received from them.
Kakamega Governor Barasa Accuses Oparanya of Interference, Oparanya Denies Claims