The concerns raised by Adoyo Owidi have reopened deep wounds in Homabay, bringing back memories many people hoped were already behind them.
His message is directed straight to Governor Gladys Wanga, and it carries the weight of frustration, fear and disappointment. He speaks not as a political rival but as a man watching his community drift into the same darkness they once endured.
His words reflect the confusion and pain that follow the latest incidents involving the county enforcement team and supporters of Aroko.
Owidi begins by pointing out the story of Jim Osumba, a young man from his own clan. Jim once worked under Ong’ondo Were before being brought into the county government as an enforcement officer.
For many families in Homabay, such opportunities often give hope. They show young people that they can rise and serve their county with dignity.
But the events of the day shattered that hope. Jim was part of the enforcement officers reportedly led into a confrontation that turned violent.
The clash left Aroko supporters injured, and soon after, anger spread among the public. In the heat of chaos, Jim himself became a target, attacked by people who blamed him and others for the deaths of two supporters.
This is the type of situation Homabay residents thought they had left behind. Owidi reminds Governor Wanga that they endured enough turmoil during Ong’ondo Were’s era.
He believes the governor played a role in strengthening Ong’ondo Were’s confidence to the point where he acted as if he was untouchable, taking actions that harmed the community.
To Owidi, it now feels as though history is repeating itself, only this time involving Ong’ondo Were’s son. He fears the county is slipping back into a cycle of violence, one that tears families apart and creates bitterness among neighbours.
Owidi paints a clear picture of how people once viewed Governor Wanga. When she first arrived in Homabay, many saw her as a fresh start.
She appeared young, cheerful and full of promise, and residents welcomed her warmly, believing she would bring stability and fairness. Today, according to Owidi, that hope has faded.
Instead, he feels the governor is leading the county down a dangerous path, causing unnecessary confrontation and bloodshed. His words may be sharp, but they reflect a larger plea from residents who want peace restored.
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