Malindi Town MCA Jared Chokwe at a past event. His supporters clashed with his rival’s supporters’ in Malindi Town, disrupting a press briefing. [Photo: Jared Chokwe/ facebook.com]
There was drama in Malindi town on Sunday after supporters of two rival ODM politicians clashed, disrupting business in the busy coastal town.
Trouble started when supporters of aspiring Malindi Town MCA David Kadenge allegedly tried to hijack a press briefing by the incumbent, MCA Jared Chokwe’s, supporters.All hell broke loose as the two rival factions turned things upside down, triggering a political showdown with the press briefing thrown into a limbo.It took the intervention of the police to calm the situation which was threatening to get out of hand.Chokwe had been declared the winner of the ODM nominations conducted in April. However, his win was disputed by his bitter rival Kadenge, which led to its nullification by the party disputes tribunal.The certificate was later handed to Kadenge amid outcry from Chokwe's supporters.However, the two rival groups have agreed to hold a fresh nomination exercise to be conducted by the party in a bid to avoid fueling acrimony further.