[Funyula MP Paul Otuoma addressing Busia residents during a past rally. Otuoma and Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong have been told to appear before ODM disciplinary committee.] nation.co.ke
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has summoned two politicians to appear before its disciplinary committee.
Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong and Funyula MP Paul Otuoma have been summoned over the violence that was witnessed at a rally in Funyula constituency, Friday.
One person dies while several others sustained serious injuries after supporters of the two politicians clashed.
“The party condemns in the strongest terms possible all acts of violence and maintains that nobody will be spared if found to be involved in such ugly incidences.”
“The Disciplinary Committee has therefore invited the two (Hon. Ojaamong’ and Hon. Otuoma) to appear before it on Monday, April 10 at 2:30 pm at Orange House to shed light on the incident,” read a statement by ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale.
Etale said in the Saturday statement that the National Elections Board chair Judy Pareno has warned aspirants against fuelling violence or incitement.
“Aspirants are advised to exercise caution and restraint in their quest for tickets for the respective seats in the primaries,” he said.
He said that the Orange party condoles with the family, relatives and friends of the deceased.
He also wished the injured during the Funyula chaos a quick recovery.
“To those who were injured, the party wishes them quick recovery,” Etale said.