Residents of Kisumu County have urged Nyanza regional police commander, Mr. Karanja Muiruri, to investigate the dealings of Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron whose social gatherings have been rocked by a series of violence linked to a gang of young men who parade as his bodyguards.
Oron, who is serving his first term, gained notoriety after he enlisted jobless youths to guard him and violently counter his opponents in public and in private meetings to instill fear among those he perceives to be critical of his arrogant leadership style.
Concerns have been raised that Oron’s violent action is turning into a security threat, and police should swing into action and probe the trend before it gets out of hand.
An ugly scene recently played out in Seme Sub-county where his intoxicated gang nearly descended on Ruth Odinga’s bodyguard, Mr. Stephen Midenyo alias Murder.
The gang accused Murder of leading a group of locals who heckled the MP over allegations that he short-changed the voters with fake campaign promises.
The locals and a section of ODM party sycophants have insisted that Oron is a one-term MP who must be taught a lesson in the 2027 elections.
In another incident, the rogue MP’s team was heckled during the burial of former MCA Ojwang Ogendo’s daughter in Nyalenda area of Kisumu.
He is also being accused of defying the Orange party after he rebelled against Raila Odinga, and he is already crafting his 2027 gubernatorial bid.
He has been holding night meetings with splinter Luo elders allied to Odoyo Owidi to back his push to succeed Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o who is serving his second and final term.
His political quest has sharply divided the money-hungry council of Luo elders.
One group opposed to his early campaigns is still waiting for directions from Raila before it makes its next move.
