Azimio la Umoja Coalition has strongly condemned the “reported arrest and abduction” of Azimio leaders in the wake of planned 3-day protests.
In a statement on Wednesday, Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua on behalf of Azimio termed the actions as illegal and aimed at paralysing the protests.
“We condemn in the strongest terms possible the arrests of Azimio leaders and close associates of leaders without any colour of right or lightest justification,” she said.
Karua says the arrests “are a desperate attempt by the illegitimate Ruto regime to paralyze Azimio and stop its top leaders and to sabotage the exercise of the constitutional right of peaceful demonstrations.”
Karua, who ran as Raila’s running mate in the last presidential election further demanded the release of the aforementioned lawmakers noting that the ‘struggle continues’.
“We demand the immediate release of those detained noting that their detention is not only malicious but also unlawful. We further demand respect for our constitution and law.”
She stated that Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino was arrested by police on Tuesday night and is currently being held incommunicado, with his whereabouts remaining unknown.
“Today Ken Chonga, MP Kilifi South, and Hon. Teddy Mwambire, Speaker Kilifi County have been arrested and detained in an unknown place,” Karua added.
Nairobi MCAs Wilfred Odallo (Mabatini), Redson Onyango (Ngei ), Erick Otieno and Anthony Otsulawho who are budget officers at the Nairobi County Assembly have also been arrested.
Raila Odinga’s bodyguard Maurice Ogeta is said to be abducted by police on his way to work.
Dennis Onyango (Raila’s Spokesman) was arrested from his house where a search without warrant was conducted.
