Machakos County Governor Alfred Mutua has condemned the attack on Mwingi North Member of Parliament John Munuve.
The governor called for the arrest of the perpetrators who are said to be Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) supporters.
In a statement posted on his official facebook page on Saturday, Mutua termed the incident as despicable saying that the individuals who orchestrated the attack on the MP must be arrested and arraigned in court.
Governor Mutua said that intolerant politics being perpetuated by some leaders should be condemned.
Mutua said that political competition, freedom of association and speech should be respected.
The governor said that intimidation of leaders should be discouraged adding that every Kenyan has a right to freedom of association.
“It is unfortunate that some leaders are perpetuating and instigating hateful politics at this time and age,” said Mutua.
The Machakos governor said that politicians must learn to tolerate and accommodate each other's views saying that fighting and violence will not help.
“We should learn to agree and disagree and listen to opposing viewpoints,” he said in the post shared on facebook.
The governor said that Machakos County will not engage in ugly politics adding that all leaders are welcome in the county so long they adhere to the law.
He said that freedom of movement should not be curtailed saying that the country belongs to all Kenyans and their leaders.
The Mwingi North MP was roughed up and beaten up by people suspected to be members of the Wiper party during a fundraiser at the Ngomeni market in Mwingi North on Friday.
The MP was allegedly beaten up for working with Jubilee leaders.