The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for making ‘Madoadoa’ statements during a rally in Wajir on Wednesday.
NCIC chairman Samuel Kobia announced in a statement that the board will seek an explanation from Odinga on the usage of the phrase.
Allies of Deputy President William Ruto have urged investigating authorities to act quickly.
“The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has today summoned HE Rt Honorable Prime Minister Raila Odinga in response to remarks made in his meeting in Wajir county on 9th March 2022.In his remarks, he mentioned the term ‘Madoadoa ‘which is considered a hate speech term in Kenya,” he stated.
While the expression “madoadoa” is frequently used to mobilize people behind what is known as “six-piece voting,” in which parties urge their constituents to vote for candidates in all elective positions from their own parties, it also has a negative connotation of ethnic cleansing.
“As my soldiers you must be armed and have ammunition. By that I mean you need to have
a voter’s card and a national identify card.. We want you to elect Azimio candidates. We don’t want madoadoa (spots),” Raila Odinga said.
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