Kofi Annan's Condolence Message Troubles Senator Wetangula

Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula during the weekend fell victim to online ridicule after sending a message eulogizing Kofi Annan.

Senator Wetangula in a post condoled with the family of the former UN Secretary-General recalling the role played in the cabinet to help contain the 2008 post-election violence in Kenya.

Wetangula stated that he worked under the instructions of retired President Mwai Kibaki enabling Annan's involvement in the peace talks.

 

I feel proud that as Foreign minister and on instructions from President Kibaki invited Kofi Annan to Kenya to help us in the Serena talks

— Sen.Moses Wetang'ula (@Wetangulam) August 18, 2018

Kenyans on Twitter scorned the Senator on claiming that he invited Annan to Kenya while serving as the Foreign Affairs Minister under Kibaki’s government.

Keen netizens criticised the Senator’s remark, dismissing him for having been, alongside Martha Karua, part of the stumbling block in the Annan-led peace talks held at Serena Hotel.

Karua in a quick rejoinder termed the critics' sentiments as falsehoods, stating that such claims could not be substantiated.

In the heated debate, a number of tweeps sought to remind the senator of having pulled a diplomatic goof during the peace talks.

Wetangula reportedly told off the peace ambassador and his team after spearheading the creation of two-tier government.

“But wait a minute Wetangula, didn't you dismiss Kofi when he came over to help us sort our troubles, branding him a tourist? We still remember lest you forget. So just let the eminent rest in perfect peace unperturbed by some of our utterances,” reacted George Mbewa.

[caption caption="Snip fro the the reactions by KOT(PHOTO/COURTESY)"][/caption]

A previous article by The Standard, titled 'Wetangula Stumbles on Diplomacy For Telling Off Annan Team' fueled the debate further.

The story reported that the Ford Kenya leader "tactlessly asked the African Union Panel to leave."

Wetangula argued that the members had completed their mission after the signing of the National Accord on February 28, 2008 and forming of the Grand Coalition Government in April and were no longer needed.

He told Annan’s representative, Prof Oluyemi Adeniji to "let Kenyans handle the remaining part of the deal."

"The crucial part was bringing the two sides together and ensuring that a coalition government was in place. Now that we have the Coalition Government and key components on the way, I think Adeniji and his team should leave," held the Bungoma Senator, as quoted by The Standard.

[caption caption="Retired President Kibaki and former PM greet after reaching unity deal as Annan stares on (PHOTO/COURTESY)"][/caption]

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