Supporters of rival MCA candidates disrupt Ragwa’s meeting
Tharaka-Nithi Governor Samuel Ragwa speaks at Mutindwa wa Mbogori market on June 6, 2017 where supporters of rival MCA candidates for Chogoria Ward clashed. PHOTO | ALEX NJERU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Ms Cirindi Kithinji accused Mr Ragwa of side-lining her and favouring her rival, Ms Purity Wanja.
- The governor’s security team intervened and ejected the violent supporters.
- Mr Ragwa condemned the incidence and called for peaceful campaigns.
A campaign meeting by Tharaka-Nithi Governor Samuel Ragwa at Mutindwa wa Mbogori market in Maara Sub-County has been disrupted after supporters of two MCA candidates for Chogoria Ward clashed.
Ms Cirindi Kithinji, who is vying on Maendeleo Chap Chap accused Mr Ragwa of side-lining her and favouring her rival, Ms Purity Wanja, the incumbent MCA who is seeking re-election on Narc Kenya.
The rowdy supporters paralysed the meeting for almost one hour as they continuously shouted slogans of their favourite candidates.
The governor’s security team intervened and ejected the violent supporters to avoid more clashes.
After normalcy resumed, Mr Ragwa condemned the incidence and called for peaceful campaigns.
"This is my meeting and no one is allowed to ferry supporters to disrupt it," said Mr Ragwa.
He added that he is not interested in the MCA’s position and vowed to distance himself from ward politics.
