Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has reacted following a chaotic Tanga Tanga rally on Friday at his backyard.
A group of women supporting Deputy President William Ruto's bid had to cancel a rally organised by Nyeri Woman Representative Rahab Mukami, following chaotic scenes.
Ngunjiri, who has been critical of the pro-Ruto team dubbed as Tanga Tanga, took to Facebook to warn against future rallies in the constituency.
"Am sorry. But #2022 siasa in Nyeri Constituency. At this time is a No," wrote Wambugu, after forcefully storming the rally that was later called off.
The team had earlier toured neighboring Kirinyaga County where they were hosted by Purity Ngirici. It was the second time a pro-Ruto rally was being disrupted in Nyeri.
Among the leaders present were county MPs Wangui Ngirici (Kirinyaga) Jane Chebaibai (Elgeyo Marakwet) Gladys Boss-Shollei (Uasin Gishu) Beatrice Nkatha (Tharaka/Nithi), Gertrude Mbeyu (Kilifi), Lydia Haika (Taita Taveta) and Faith Gitau (Nyandarua).
Maragua MP Mary Waithira and Kandara MP Alice Wahome pointed fingers at Ngunjiri Wambugu, alleging he was behind the chaos witnessed earlier in the meeting.
“We will not allow anyone to intimidate women, we do not have to ask for permission to hold a meeting in this constituency,” she said.
Police officers led by Nyeri OCPD Paul Kuria tried to intervene but Wambugu refused to leave, with Waithira taking to the podium and vowing not to leave also.
Mukami then asked her supporters to disperse, stating the meeting could not go on.
Mr Wambugu, a staunch supporter of the handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, had earlier accused the police of selective justice.
"So some police officers in Nyeri want us to believe it’s okay to shout ‘Ruto’ in an event but when someone shouts ‘Uhuru’ ... you get arrested?" he said.