Raila to Sue Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei at International Court

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A photo collage of Azimio La Umoja Leader Raila Odinga (Left) and Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei (Right).
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Azimio la Umoja Leader Raila Odinga vowed to take legal action against Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei and other senior police officers in both local and international courts. 

In an address he delivered on Tuesday, March 21, the Azimio la Umoja principal accused the officers of provoking peaceful demonstrations hence committing illegalities

Raila noted that Bungei led a contingent of police officers in injuring innocent people who were exercising their constitutional rights. 

"The police mated serious injuries on innocent people who were only exercising their right to demonstrate against this regime," Raila stated. 

Water Cannon Truck sprays water on Azimio protesters in Nairobi on Monday, March 21, 2023.
Water Cannon Truck sprays water on Azimio protesters in Nairobi on Monday, March 21, 2023.
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In a statement the Raila read on behalf of Azimio La Umoja, the coalition claimed that police officers provoked those who were protesting innocently on the streets.  

The ODM Party leader also demanded the release of all the 231 individuals who were arrested during the Monday, March 20, mass action. 

Raila also revised the mass action days and declared nationwide protests every Monday and Thursday beginning Monday, March 27.

He argued that the addition of protest days was necessitated by public demand from his supporters.

"In response to public demand, we shall now hold protests every Thursday and Monday beginning next week," he announced.

He accused President William Ruto of returning the country to the dictatorship age and accused the police of attacking demonstrators unprovoked.

"Ruto’s greatest aspiration is to return Kenya to the old dictatorship where he is the unquestioned tyrant controlling everyone’s life. We have come to the conclusion that our police shall never change unless we make them change.

"We reiterate to our supporters and all patriotic Kenyans that this struggle is just starting. We are not looking and we will not be intimidated. No retreat, no surrender," he noted.

While addressing protesters in Eastleigh on Monday, March 20, Raila condemned an alleged attack on his daughter Winnie whose car was badly damaged during the demonstration. 

Raila wondered why President William Ruto's government haboured animosity towards his last-born daughter. 

"This illegitimate regime has consistently shown animosity towards my daughter Winnie, and today they wasted no time in attacking her vehicle," Raila posted on social media. 

Azimio party leader Raila Odinga on Monday March 20, 2023
Azimio party leader Raila Odinga on Monday, March 20, 2023
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