Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has pointed the finger at Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, attributing his current predicament to the governor’s alleged interference.
In a public gathering held in Eluche area on Sunday, Salasya expressed his frustration, stating, “When you are doing a good job they cannot be happy for you. This is politics, have you ever heard one being taken to EACC because of an assault case? I have a case in court and you are taking it there (EACC).”
The MP directly accused Governor Barasa for his current woes.
“I know the person doing this is this one Governor Barasa. And I want to tell the governor to do his job and let me do mine. I respect you, stop frustrating me. My only problem was KMTC and Mumias Sugar. I have let him be,” Salasya added.
Salasya’s comments come in the aftermath of a controversial incident on January 12, where he was captured on video physically assaulting MCA Indimuli during a funeral service.
Chaos ensued as the MP repeatedly urged the MCA to sit down to allow him to continue his address. When the MCA failed to comply, Salasya slapped him, all of which was caught on camera.
Following the incident, Salasya was arrested arraigned before the court. He was subsequently released on a Ksh.50,000 bond after denying the charges against him.
