Kiambu Governor William Kabogo must apologise to Raila and the entire Luo community, ODM leaders declare

A section of leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have criticized the Jubilee administration over selective application of justice in handling hate speech cases.

Led by Nominated Senator Elizabeth Ongoro, the leaders said the country's executive was biased by targeting the opposition whereas being soft on hate speech perpetrators allied to the ruling Jubilee coalition.

Referencing their allegations to the recent case of Kiambu Governor William Kabogo's utterances against ODM leader Raila Odinga, they argued that the police were treating the case casually despite plain evidence.

The leaders further gave an ultimatum of seven days for the governor to apologise to CORD leader Raila Odinga and the Luo community: "Failure to which we shall make him spend the millions he claims he has in court as we seek for justice."

"When leaders from the opposition just preempt an incident, the whole police administration flocks on their door step; but when it comes to leaders allied to the government we see them walking with extra security. Is it that we have a different justice system for Jubilee leaders?"  Ongoro asked.

Ongoro said remarks by Kabogo and Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria warranted immediate prosecution.

"That is why he has one of the least development conscience among governors that even his own county assembly members are plotting to ouster him. In fact, his popularity in Kiambu has diminished for his inability to govern."

In his remarks at a function held at Thika Stadium, Kabogo branded uncircumcised members of the community in the country who are predominantly Luo, that they had a 'low thinking capacity' hence not fit to be leaders.

Already the governor has recorded a statement with the Criminal Investigation Department on the case with the limelight now being on the judiciary, National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) and the police to ensure the law takes its full effect.