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Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has distanced himself from remarks by his West Pokot counterpart John Lonyangapuo which called for the suspension of the ongoing security operation in Elgeyo-Marakwet and Baringo counties.
He termed the senator’s sentiments as “personal”, adding that they don’t represent the position of Kanu. He maintained that as the party leader he was not consulted before the statement was issued to the press.
Speaking at Bartabwa in Baringo North after he visited the family of slain Ngorora location chief Thomas Chebor, Gideon (pictured) supported the ongoing operation and lauded government’s efforts to rid the region of bandits.
“There is no day I have said I don’t support the operation and those spreading propaganda should come and say where and when I said I don’t support the operation,” he said.
This comes after rumours going round on social media that he had gone to court to block the ongoing security operation.
However, the Baringo senator refuted the claims saying his political opponents are using the allegations to gain political mileage, adding that he could not oppose the operations as he also feels the pain of the people.
Gideon also said for the operations to go on successfully, the chairman of the parliamentary Committee on Security who is also Tiaty MP Asman Kamama should step down claiming that he is the “father of insecurity” menace in the county.
He said Baringo County Assembly Speaker William Kamket should be arrested over incitement remarks which led to bloodshed and displacement of people in parts of Baringo North, South and Mochongoi.
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