Written By Gerald Gekara
Senator Mithika Linturi has responded to summons over his remarks that have been said to incite tribal animosity.
During Ruto’s rally in Eldoret Uasin Gichu County, Sen. Linturi called on residents to ‘remove’ madoadoa from their midst.
“Niwaambie nyinyi msituchezee, watu wa Uasin Gishu msicheze na Kenya. Na kile nawaomba ni kwamba madoadoa yale mlio nayo hapa muweze kuondoa, muweze kufanya nini? Hatuwezi kuwa tunasimama na William tukiwa Kule Mount Kenya na Meru alafu mko na wengine hapa hawasikii na hawaungani na yeye. Mko tayari kutuondolea hao? Mko tayari?”
He said hos comments targetted leaders from the region who didnt support William Ruto.
“I must point out that my use of these words was in specific reference to our Parliamentary colleagues from Uasin Gishu County, who do not support UDA, and whom I urged voters to reject in favour of UDA candidates, given that we are in a political contest, and they are our rivals.”
He has since written to Kenyans to express his apologies.
“On further reflection, and upon the advise of my colleagues, I regretfully concede that my choice of words was unfortunate. I therefore apologise, unreservedly, for the discomfort they may have created. “
However the senator is now under investigations over his remarks and will appear before the NCIC, as well as the DCI.
