Administrator urges peaceful campaigns
By KNA, June 20, 2022Lamu County Commissioner Macharia Irungu has urged politicians to conduct peaceful campaigns and desist from stirring ethnic and religious tensions ahead of the August 9 polls.
Speaking at the Mokowe, Irungu stated that security agencies were on the lookout for wayward politicians who may attempt to sway elections their way of using incitement remarks to stir up their respective voting blocks.
The administrator further stated that those found culpable of making divisive or incitement remarks, whether through their active campaigns or through social media, risk prosecution, and hence may lose their place on the ballot.
“Security agencies together with the IEBC and the NCIC are keeping a close eye on political events especially during this campaign period to ensure that no citizen loses life because of mere politics,” Irungu stated.
He reiterated no politician will be spared if found culpable, adding that all electoral participants have been sensitized by the IEBC and the county security team on how to conduct credible campaigns.
He assured Lamu residents of adequate security before and beyond the August polls, while reiterating security agencies are open to working with members of the public to ensure peace across the county. “The county security team would also like to assure the electoral candidates of adequate security as they conduct their campaigns,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the national government will provide security in all rallies to be conducted in Lamu.