A section of leaders in Homa Bay County has come out strongly in defense of Raymond Omollo, urging local politicians to stop dragging the senior government official into what they term as unnecessary and divisive local political battles.
Led by politician and businessman Johnson Oduk, the leaders say the ongoing attacks against the Interior Principal Secretary are misplaced and risk undermining development efforts in the region.
Speaking during a consultative meeting, Oduk emphasized that Omollo, as a government appointee, has a constitutional and administrative mandate to advance the national government’s agenda across all regions — including Homa Bay.
“PS Omollo is not a political competitor to any elected leader.
He is a public servant executing the mandate of the national government. Leaders must stop personalizing development and instead focus on service delivery,” Oduk stated.
The leaders argued that attempts to portray the PS as a partisan actor are not only misleading but also detrimental to the county’s growth.
They noted that Omollo has played a critical role in strengthening the link between Homa Bay and the national government, helping unlock key projects and opportunities for residents.
They further called on elected leaders, including Governor Gladys Wanga, to rise above political differences and embrace a spirit of cooperation for the benefit of the people.
According to Oduk and his allies, the push to involve the PS in local political rivalries — including debates surrounding recent by-elections — is a distraction that could derail meaningful progress.
“Development should not be held hostage by politics. We must allow national government representatives to do their work without intimidation or unnecessary political pressure,” Oduk added.
The leaders also echoed Omollo’s recent calls for political tolerance and unity, warning that heightened tensions could divide communities and stall ongoing development initiatives.
They maintained that Homa Bay stands to benefit more from collaboration between county and national leadership rather than confrontation, urging all stakeholders to prioritize unity, stability, and service to wananchi.
As the debate continues, pro-Omollo leaders insist that the focus must remain on delivering tangible results — not political supremacy — positioning the PS as a key figure in driving the county’s development agenda forward.
