Amani Coalition leader Musalia
Mudavadi flanked by party members
address journalists in Nakuru on
March 15, 2014. UDF leader Musalia
Mudavadi has said leaders shoul;d
respect each other. He spoke during
a workshop that brought together
UDF bigwigs and county
representatives at the Dudu Villa
Hotel in Lamu on May 23, 2014.
Politicians were Friday criticised
for abusing their colleagues.
Politicians should respect each
other, said UDF leader Musalia
Mudavadi.
“Let us not use unconstitutional
methods in dealing with challenges
in our country. We are allowed to
criticise each other so that we can
change but respect the institution
of the presidency and other
offices,” he said.
He spoke during a workshop that
brought together UDF bigwigs and
county representatives at the Dudu
Villa Hotel in Lamu.
Mr Mudavadi said leaders ought to
embrace the Constitution and
correct any anomalies related to
leadership constitutionally instead
of resorting to abusive and
outdated politics.
He issued a stern warning to UDF
leaders found insulting others,
saying action would be taken
against them.
“I know there is freedom of
speech but the freedom must be
exercised well. Insulting your
fellow leaders in power is not
wise. Let’s respect each other. Our
Constitution is crucial and every
section has been well- explained.
Let’s respect it,” insisted Mr
Mudavadi.
During the meeting, deputy party
leader Jeremiah Kioni criticised
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale
for insulting those in power. He
questioned the senator’s allegiance
to UDF.
“I have a beef with Khalwale. This
habit of insulting any leader he
comes across is not right. He
should bear in mind that he was
elected on a UDF ticket,” said Mr
Kioni.
“If he is man enough, he should
defect from UDF since he has
publicly shown that he hates it.
Why should he insult the
President? As a party, we do not
advocate that. If he goes on like
that, then the party will be forced
to take action,” added Mr Kioni.
By JUA LEO kenya
