It backfired [Photo: Courtesy]

A first-term MP found himself on the cross over the contaminated sugar debacle.

The MP from Western region shared a clip of himself demanding for re-tabling of the rejected report in a local WhatsApp only for his constituents to confront him with accusations of double speak.

The lawmaker, who has always tried to cut an image of a defender of the common man -which he is actually not - was reminded to stop addressing the press but to debate issues in the House.

They were not happy that he had to storm out for a press briefing instead of contributing either through amendments or by supporting the report.