Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has condemned Meru Senator Mithika Linturi’s ‘Madoadoa’ remark in Eldoret political rally on Saturday saying it threatens the coexistence of the communities in Rift Valley.
“Utterance attributed to Senator Mithika Linturi in Eldoret is a serious assault to the peace and harmony to communities in Rift Valley.
“To profile persons on the basis of political or ethnic orientation is regrettable,” Governor Kinyanjui said in a statement.
The governor also called for the arrest and prosecution of the Senator.
“We may have our political differences but peaceful coexistence is a common asset for all irrespective of political orientation.
“The right to live, work or invest in any part of the country is not a favour from politicians, but a constitutional right,” he added.
In the Eldoret rally, where Deputy President William Ruto was the chief guest, Linturi castigated Rift Valley residents for allowing people from other parties to seek for votes.
“The people of Uasin Gishu, you should top playing games. We cannot be supporting Ruto in Mount Kenya and Meru and you are here entertaining people who are not supporting him,” Linturi told the rally.
Linturi has since been arrested by detectives over his remarks.
