The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has responded to Maragwa MP Mary Wamaua who accused security detail at the Azimio la Umoja convention of mishandling her.

In a statement issued by the party’s Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, ODM says it regrets the unfortunate incident after a video clip of the lawmaker alleging that she was shoved out of the entrance to the stadium by plain clothes officers went viral.

“This regrettable incident could have been avoided if only she would have let us know in advance that she would be joining us,” Sifuna said on Saturday, December 11.

A visibly bitter and frustrated Wamaua told off the security officers stating that as an elected leader, what she was taken through was not fair.

“Na mkifika State House, itakuwa namna gani? Tunataka watu ambao wamenyenyekea. Mimi mjumbe amechaguliwa mnaniskuma kama viazi? Tutapatana kwenye debe (So how will the situation be when you get to State House? We want humble people. Why are you roughing me up yet I am an elected leader? Let’s meet at the ballot),” she was heard saying.

In a rejoinder, Sifuna reminded Wamaua of defectors from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) who were welcomed to ODM’s fold before.

“We have received dozens from UDA before, but with prior arrangement to ensure their intention is not misunderstood. Pole sana Mhesh,” Sifuna said.