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    "id": 627427,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Obure",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Mogere Obure",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, from the beginning, I wish to state that I am a staunch CORD supporter. I thank you for the ruling you have made. I listened to it carefully. I do not think that taking into consideration our Standing Orders, you had any other option. Members of the Senate County Public Accounts and Investments Committee were invited to carry out their elections which, indeed they did. Under normal circumstances, their decision should be accepted and respected. However, events took place immediately after that election, namely, de-whipping of Sen. Okong’o who had just been elected the Chairman of that Committee. I, personally, think that this measure was demeaning and very unfortunate. My party should have carried out more consultation among its Members. Therefore, I take this opportunity to advise my coalition that in future we should demonstrate more respect and an element of dignity for our Members, particularly, and avoid situations where we take decisions which are demeaning. I feel embarrassed. I am sympathetic to my brother, Sen. Okong’o, but I hope that within our House we can rectify some of these things so that we avoid them in future."
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