Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued an official statement hours after presidential hopeful Jimmy Wanjigi was pelted with stones while on his tour of Migori.
Wanjigi who has declared his interest in 2022 presidency is in Nyanza trying to popularize himself ahead of the ODM presidential nominations.
Wanjigi is battling it out with Raila for the ODM presidential ticket.
He kicked off his tour of Nyanza region on Thursday September 16, with his motorcade heading to Migori on Friday but they met a harsh crowd.
While addressing a crowd in Migori town, some people started throwing stones at him, forcing him to flee, aborting his meeting.
It is believed that a section of ODM delegates had accused Wanjigi of desrespecting the O boss Raila.
Wanjigi was met with jeers and heckling as he tried to address the crowd.
However, ODM in a statement issued by its director of campaigns Junet Mohamed has distanced itself from the chaos.
Junet in an official statement posted via ODM social media accounts said that they have worked hard to create an environment where everyone can sell their policies across the country.
He noted that the sponsors of political chaos in Migori are known, adding that he has also been a victim in numerous occasions.
Junet further called on the police to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to book.
He also urged polity aspirants to respect government public order that suspended gatherings to curb the spread of COVID-19.
ODM secretary General Edwin Sifuna has also noted that he has been in contact with the ODM Migori office to establish the cause of the chaos, subsequent to which he will issue a full briefing on the same.
“My office is in contact with the @TheODMparty office in Migori for a full brief on reported cases of violence targeted at one of our members Mr. Jimmy Wanjigi. I have also tried to reach Mr. Wanjigi on phone to confirm he is OK. Full brief to follow,” Sifuna posted.
