Migori leaders condemn reckless utterance from Kuria West MP

Jul 12, 2023 - 21:30

Kuria West MP Mathias Robi during a baraza at Kubweye Village-Mabera Sub County in Kuria West. He said that the Wednesday demonstrations called by Azimo-One Kenya Alliance were illegal and police should shoot to kill anybody picketing. Photo by Geoffrey Makokha.

Migori Wednesday July 12, 2023,

KNA by Geoffrey Makokha

Migori County leaders and professionals have condemned a reckless utterance by Kuria West MP that police need to 'shoot to kill' demonstrators.

Kuria West MP Mathias Robi a fortnight ago during a baraza at Kubweye Village allegedly said police should shoot to kill any protestor that will take part in Wednesday (today) demonstrations.

Migori County Deputy Governor Dr. Joseph Mahiri termed the utterance as reckless and dangerous in fostering unity and peace in the country.

“Every person has a right to picket if both the county and the national governments are not listening to their grievances,” said Mahiri.

Migori-Kuria Alliance official Omahi Mwita also condemned the utterance saying the politician had no authority or mandate to command the police force.

Mwita asked the politician to withdraw the utterance made and apologize publicly to the Migori people and the entire nation.

“We will not sit down and allow this kind of talk to continue because it may set a very bad leadership especially when uttered by a political figure,” he noted.

Migori Muslim Community led by Abdi Fatah also voiced their anger and advised the legislator to apologize for the sake of peace.

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