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    "id": 1406535,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Turkana Central, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Emathe",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 43, I wish to make a General Statement with regard to the alleged claims of the abduction of Mr. Sammy Ekitela of ID No. 32872871 in Lodwar Municipality, Turkana Central. On Tuesday, 30th April 2024, the Member for Turkana South, the Hon. (Dr) Ariko Namoit, MP, requested for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security concerning the alleged abduction of a Mr. Sammy Ekitela, the Constituency Manager for Turkana South Constituency in Lodwar. The Member implied that Mr Sammy was abducted, and those in his company were assaulted and lost valuables during the attack. However, I wish to categorically state that investigations have conclusively proven these allegations to be unfounded. It has been determined that the Mr. Sammy Ekitela was not abducted, and the purported incident was a fabrication. As you have consistently ruled, it is a matter of common courtesy for the area Member of Parliament to be involved in matters concerning their constituency. Unfortunately, I was neither aware of nor consulted regarding this alleged matter. It is regrettable that my colleague from Turkana South chose to advance political interests by exploiting the privileges accorded by this honourable House and making unsubstantiated claims. To correct the false impression created regarding the security situation in Lodwar, I must underscore that no abduction occurred in Turkana Central. The investigations have conclusively shown that the allegations were baseless. Hon. Speaker, I hereby request that the Member for Turkana South, Hon. (Dr) John Ariko Namoit be compelled to retract and apologise to the people of Turkana Central for the false allegations, which have the potential to undermine the peace and security of our region. I also appeal to all my colleagues to refrain from making unfounded claims that could jeopardise the peace and security of our constituencies. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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