The National Assembly Speaker, Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi, has blasted the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, Raila Odinga, over claims that he designed the iconic Thika Superhighway.
Addressing a gathering in Ruiru, Kiambu County, on Tuesday, January 18, Muturi explained that records at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure do not bear the signature of the former Prime Minister to show that he was behind the eight-lane ultra-modern superhighway that was constructed at a cost of Ksh31 billion.
“There are leaders who only give history saying I'm the one who designed Thika Superhighway. So what?
“I can challenge you, if you go to the Ministry you will not find his signature. Stop lying to us and tell the people what you will do,” Muturi remarked.
Muturi was responding to made remarks by Raila while addressing a gathering at Thika Green Stadium in Kiambu on Saturday, January 15.
"They would fight me for demolishing houses to pave way for construction of the superhighway which is still there to date. I have delivered for this nation and I will do even more when I become president," the ODM leader stated.
Further, the Speaker warned politicians to avoid making or uttering inflammatory statements as they are likely to awaken the 2007-2008 Post Election Violence (PEV) ghosts.
In particular, the Speaker took issue with the 'madoadoa' remarks allegedly made by Meru Senator Mithika Linturi during a rally at Eldoret Sports Club on Saturday, January 8.
"Recent incitement like the 'madoadoa' remarks in Uasin Gishu will take us back to our tribal inclination. 'Madoadoa' word was even at the Hague,” Muturi noted.
"We agreed we forgive each other but not forget. Avoid leaders who are using bad language and spreading hate speech while selling their manifesto."
Muturi, who is contesting for the presidency in the August 9 General Election, asked the Mt Kenya electorate to unite and vote for a leader who will protect their interests.
He explained that the region had the numbers and that is why every leader is interested in teaming up with them, adding that the region should not be divided because it may end up being singled out by the other regions.
