Hostile Crowd Disrupts PM Raila Odinga's Campaign Rally in Embu

Hostile Crowd Disrupts PM Raila Odinga's Campaign Rally in Embu

CORD Presidential candidate Raila Odinga was today booed and heckled by a hostile crowd during a campaign rally in Embu. The crowd, who also reportedly hurled stones at the Prime Minister's convoy, became rowdy after the Prime Minister made statements doubting TNA flag-bearer Uhuru Kenyatta’s commitment to implementing land reforms, accusing Uhuru of being a beneficially of land grabbing.

Uhuru later through his spokesman Munyori Buku condemned the incident, urging Kenyans to be tolerant of others’ views even when they have divergent political views. He also called on leaders to avoid incitement language to maintain peaceful campaigns.
CORD National Coordinating Committee Chairman Franklin Bett also condemned the incident, calling it “the greatest height of indiscipline and a lack of respect by those involved,” adding that Mr Odinga, just like any other politician, has a right to campaign in any part of the country. He also urged CORD supporters across the country to welcome wither opponents warmly and accord them respect.