Orange Democratic Party (ODM) National Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga on Thursday found herself caught in chaotic scenes in Ugunja, Siaya County, where she had toured to observe the ongoing by-election.
The incident, captured in a video circulating widely on social media, shows tensions escalating as a group of rowdy individuals confronted the governor moments after her arrival.
According to the footage, Wanga attempted to calm the growing commotion, repeatedly urging the group not to resort to violence. Despite her efforts, the pleas appeared to fall on deaf ears as the irate crowd grew louder and more aggressive.
Security personnel and local leaders accompanying her struggled to restore order as the situation quickly spiraled.
In another disturbing segment of the video, an agitated resident is seen bleeding from what he claimed was an injury inflicted by one of the individuals said to have been in Wanga’s entourage.
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The visibly distressed man is heard cursing and condemning the incident, insisting that the people of Ugunja would not tolerate any attempt real or perceived to influence the outcome of the by-election. His remarks heightened the already charged atmosphere, drawing more residents to the scene.
Local authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the confrontation, but preliminary reports indicate that police were deployed to disperse the hostile crowd and secure the area.
Election observers in Ugunja have expressed concern over the increasing tension, urging all political players and supporters to maintain peace and allow the voting process to proceed without intimidation.
The by-election in Ugunja has attracted heightened attention across the region, with various political heavyweights touring polling centers throughout the day.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is expected to release further details on security measures as the tallying process begins later in the evening.
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