Speaker Wetangula Orders IG Koome To Release Missing Activists
The National Assembly has been thrown into disarray following Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi’s revelations about the alleged kidnapping of Gabriel Oguda, a prominent social media activist and policy analyst, in his office.
The incident sparked a heated debate in the Assembly, raising serious concerns about the country’s civil liberties.
Speaker Moses Wetangula has directed Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa to immediately contact Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to ascertain Oguda’s whereabouts.
“I will direct the Majority Leader to get in touch with the IG and find out about the officer working at the Minority Leader’s office and report back,” directed Wetangula.
Wetangula’s directive comes as the opposition calls for immediate action and accountability.
“Your staff will be protected under my watch. But we will not protect those who have broken the law,” stated Wetangula.
Wandayi’s emotional speech to the National Assembly revealed the chilling circumstances surrounding Oguda’s disappearance.
According to Wandayi, Oguda was abducted from his home in the early hours of Tuesday, June 25.
At 2:20 a.m., the activist managed to make a distress call to Wandayi, informing him that police were breaking into his compound.
“He called me under great distress, indicating that men he identified as police were forcefully entering his home. Ten minutes later, my phone was jammed, and I was unable to reach him,” Wandayi recounted.
This has left Wandayi and his colleagues deeply concerned, as efforts to locate Oguda in various police stations across Nairobi have been futile.
Wandayi’s impassioned plea to the Assembly called for immediate action, demanding Oguda’s release or, at the very least, his appearance in court to face charges.
“This cannot be treated as business as usual. If such actions can happen to someone from my office, it threatens the independence of our Parliament,” Wandayi asserted.
The Minority Leader’s revelations have raised serious concerns about the government’s commitment to protecting legal rights and due process.
He accused the authorities of failing to inform Oguda of the reasons for his arrest or provide him with legal representation.
“The government must explain why Oguda’s rights have been blatantly disregarded,” Wandayi demanded.
Majority Leader Ichung’wa shared Wandayi’s concerns, stating that the situation required immediate investigation and resolution.
He assured the Assembly that the safety of parliamentary staff was a top priority under his watch.
However, he emphasized the importance of law and order, implying that those who break the law should not expect immunity.
The debate erupted after it was revealed that nine more people had been allegedly abducted.
Other X users suspected of abduction include Drey Mwangi, TemperCR7, Harriet, Shad, Franje, Worldsmith, and Hilla254.
Speaker Wetangula Orders IG Koome To Release Missing Activists
