Jubilee candidate in the Kibra by-election McDonlad Mariga has conceded defeat.
Mariga, while congratulating his closest rival Imran Okoth of ODM, said he was happy with how the election had been conducted.
In a recorded video, Mariga was seen saying,
“I have called to congratulate you, the race was peaceful we haven’t fought and I am ready for a lunch date.”
He said he was ready to offer any support to Imran to ensure that the residents of Kibra are fully served.
“After the election, we should go back to our past life and strengthen our friendship. I will offer you maximum support,” Mariga said.
Jubilee's MacDonald Mariga calls ODM's Bernard Okoth to concede defeat in the Kibra by-election. pic.twitter.com/JklkQ4xtzY
— TheStarKenya (@TheStarKenya) November 7, 2019
Imran acknowledged his congratulatory message in a tweet saying,
“I’m humbled to have received a congratulatory call from @MarigaOfficial . That’s the spirit of politics. I promise to move forward with every interested party for the good of our people. God bless Kibra.”
I'm humbled to have received a congratulatory call from @MarigaOfficial . That’s the spirit of politics. I promise to move forward with every interested party for the good of our people. God bless Kibra.
— Benard O. Okoth-Imran (@ImranOkoth) November 7, 2019
So far, provisional results indicate that Imran is taking an early lead followed by Mariga as Owalo comes third.
