Nyatike parliamentary aspirant Dr Robley Ngoje has dismissed reports that he has withdrawn from the 2027 race, accusing his political rivals of orchestrating a sustained misinformation campaign aimed at sowing confusion among voters.
In a statement dated Thursday, August 27, 2026, Dr Ngoje said he remained firmly in the contest and had no intention of abandoning his bid for the Nyatike parliamentary seat.
He described the reports as “baseless and deliberately manufactured”, arguing that they were part of an attempt by his opponents to undermine his growing political campaign in the constituency.
“These claims are entirely without foundation. They are the product of a sustained campaign of misinformation relentlessly orchestrated by Tom Odege and his close associates in a transparent attempt to sow confusion and undermine the clear will of the people,” Dr Ngoje said.
The statement comes amid increasing political activity in Nyatike as aspirants position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election, with competing camps seeking to consolidate support across the constituency.
Dr Ngoje specifically rejected claims that he had recently returned home and held a meeting with Mr Tom Odege, Dennis, Kennedy and a group of elders, saying the account was fabricated.
He said his most recent visit to Nyatike was in July, when he travelled to the constituency, and that he had not returned home since then.
“I have not been home since that time, nor have I held any such meeting,” he said.
According to Dr Ngoje, the same claim was subsequently circulated in Jakiranda, prompting him to send a representative, Sori, to establish the facts and issue a public clarification on his behalf.
He said the clarification reaffirmed his commitment to the parliamentary race and his determination to mount a serious campaign for the seat.
“I remain fully and irrevocably in the race, that my commitment is unwavering, and that I intend to contest and win the Nyatike parliamentary seat by every legitimate and determined means available,” he said.
Dr Ngoje further accused Mr Odege’s camp of being unsettled by his candidacy, suggesting that the alleged rumours were an indication of growing political competition ahead of the election.
“Tom Odege’s conduct reveals only one underlying reality — that he is deeply unsettled by my candidacy,” Dr Ngoje said, while insisting that no amount of propaganda or what he termed coordinated rumours would distract him from his campaign.
The aspirant said his focus would remain on the electorate and the issues affecting residents across Nyatike rather than political exchanges with his rivals.
“My attention remains fixed on the people of Nyatike, on listening to their concerns, and on advancing a serious, people-centred agenda for the constituency,” he said.
The latest statement adds to the increasingly competitive political landscape in Nyatike, where prospective candidates are already stepping up grassroots engagements and seeking to establish themselves ahead of the 2027 polls.
With the election still months away, the circulation and denial of claims concerning candidates’ political plans is likely to become an increasingly prominent feature of the campaign as aspirants attempt to define their positions and maintain confidence among supporters.
Dr Ngoje urged Nyatike residents to disregard what he described as “empty and malicious stories”, maintaining that his political resolve remained intact.
“The record is clear, my resolve is firm, and my presence in this race is non-negotiable,” he said.
He pledged to continue his political journey with the people of Nyatike, promising to pursue what he described as a stronger and more prosperous future for the constituency.
The statement was issued through the Dr Robley Ngoje Secretariat, Nyatike Constituency.
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