Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has heavily condemned the attack that was meted out on Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium.
Mudavadi, in a statement shared via his official social media accounts on Sunday night, termed the incident as unfortunate.
He further stated that political intolerance would undermine the very foundation of Kenya’s democracy, which relies on the ability to engage with differing views.
“What happened to Hon. Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium today is unfortunate. Political intolerance undermines the very foundation of our democracy, which relies on the ability to engage with differing views,” Mudavadi said.
Mudavadi calls for respect
He went ahead to urge Kenyans to always respect everyone whom they do not hold the same political view, telling them that risked tearing down everything leaders hope to build should they allow division to win.
“We won’t always agree, and that’s okay. But respect, dialogue, and unity must remain non-negotiable. Respect must be given, but it must also be earned. Fellow Kenyans, no one else will build this nation for us. If we let division win, we risk tearing down everything we hope to build. A house divided cannot stand. Let’s choose reason over chaos and maturity over noise. Kenya’s future depends on it,” Mudavadi stated.
Salasya attacked
Salasya who was among the many Kenyans who attended the sold-out match between Harambee Stars and Gabon was on Sunday whisked out of the Nyayo Stadium as rowdy youths attacked him.
Salasya who was donning an AFC Leopards jersey was seen in viral videos being attacked by rowdy and unknown youths as they pushed him towards the exit.
Others are seen throwing objects at him, while a few try to protect him from the attacks.
In another video, police are seen to have intervened as they took Salasya away from the crowd.
The crowd follows closely as some are heard saying, “Lazima aheshimu Raila.”
