{"count":1608389,"next":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=139292","previous":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/?format=json&page=139290","results":[{"id":1409321,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409321/?format=json","text_counter":104,"type":"heading","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"ALLEGED ABDUCTION OF MR SAMMY EKITELA"},{"id":1409322,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409322/?format=json","text_counter":105,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Turkana Central, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Joseph Emathe","speaker":null,"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."},{"id":1409323,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409323/?format=json","text_counter":106,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Is the Member for Turkana South here? He is not. You will square that out of this Chamber."},{"id":1409324,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409324/?format=json","text_counter":107,"type":"scene","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"(Laughter)"},{"id":1409325,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409325/?format=json","text_counter":108,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Ugunja, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Opiyo Wandayi","speaker":null,"content":" On a point of order, Hon. Speaker."},{"id":1409326,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409326/?format=json","text_counter":109,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Yes, Hon. Wandayi."},{"id":1409327,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409327/?format=json","text_counter":110,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Ugunja, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Opiyo Wandayi","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Speaker, I have keenly listened to the Member for Turkana Central, but I got the gist of what he was trying to say at the tail end. You may need to guide the House on treading carefully on such matters. First and foremost, it amounts to discussing the conduct of the Member of Parliament for Turkana South, Hon. (Dr) Namoit. Second, Hon. Namoit has had serious challenges in the last couple of days. As a matter of fact, his Personal Assistant was abducted."},{"id":1409328,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409328/?format=json","text_counter":111,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"That is what he is saying did not happen."},{"id":1409329,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409329/?format=json","text_counter":112,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor"},{"id":1409330,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1409330/?format=json","text_counter":113,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Ugunja, ODM","speaker_title":"Hon. Opiyo Wandayi","speaker":null,"content":" Therefore, I suggest that the matter concerning Turkana be handled a little bit more cautiously without publicising it in the manner the Member of Parliament is suggesting. More importantly, this House can direct the security agencies to move with speed and restore order in Turkana especially the areas around Turkana South and Central where Lodwar is situated. The issues in Turkana may look isolated, but if left unchecked, could spiral and affect other parts of the country especially, the neighbouring counties. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."}]}