Politician Who Caused Chaos Forcing Raila to Run From the Crowd

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s presence at the Turkana Cultural Festival was marred by chaos on a Friday, as a group of Jubilee Party MCAs confronted him, causing disruption.

Raila had been the honored guest at the festival, but the situation turned turbulent when a portion of the attendees started to jeer at the county lawmakers who were critical of the ODM leader.

In response to the escalating tension, Raila’s security team swiftly moved him to a more secure location outside the venue.

There, he took the opportunity to address the concerned constituents, likely to assure them of his commitment and perhaps diffuse the tensions.

The incident at the festival highlighted the deep-seated political divisions and passions in the region, demonstrating the challenges of political gatherings and the need for security precautions to maintain order during such events.

The leaders had claimed that Raila had neglected the community in key appointments, citing the nomination of Winnie Odinga to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).

Prompted by the escalating tension, Turkana Central MP Joseph Emathe adjourned the meeting before Raila addressed the crowd. This forced some ODM supporters to raid the podium, demanding the event proceed as planned.

“There will be no more addresses here, and I have said that as the Turkana Central MP,” he stated.

Earlier, Lodwar Township MCA claimed that Raila had not returned the love and the support the community had accorded him over the years.

“I am a UDA MCA and I am not afraid to say that. I only fear God and electricity. Raila we have given you respect as our leader. We have requested to come to you. We loved you but you have not returned the favour.

“We have people who have walked with you here and instead of giving them the nomination to EALA, you gave it to your daughter,” the Turkana Town MCA stated.