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Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi said clan politics in Kisii must be respected.

"The governor must respect other leaders. His fights with staff must stop. Those with dubious papers think others never went to school. We are not interested in war. The former governor did his part; we are not ready to fight him into his retirement."

Kibagendi said that they are not ready for impeachment plans at the moment.

"We will fight for more employment opportunities at the county and national governments. The reckless transfer of staff should stop. Other governors are working with other leaders; this must be done in Kisii."

Kitutu Chache North Japhet Nyakundi noted that the recent parading of staff in the public was illegal.

"Civil servants are no longer working, they fear victimisation. Politics has been overtaken by events, let us respect those officers and even other elective leaders."

He said leaders from across the county had agreed to have sector development forums and later after documentation present the same to the governor.

Last week, the governor pointed out that he would not listen to his critics.

He accused those pointing fingers at his leadership style of trying to protect the corrupt.

"I will clean the mess; those shouting at me are against the change we yearn for. I was elected with majority votes and the only people I will listen to are voters."

He alleged that some of the elected leaders had been demanding money from him. "The money is for development."