This press statement claims that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party called off demonstrations on Monday 27, 2023.
In the statement seemingly cites the withdrawal of Raila Odinga’s security and damage to Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino’s car as some of the reasons that allegedly informed the decision.
Background
Ugunja Member of Parliament Opiyo Wandayi and Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo were arrested during the demonstrations on March 20, 2023. The two were arrested in the Nairobi Central Business District. Police engaged the protesters and lobbed teargas canisters to disperse them.
Verification
The press statement was not shared on the ODM party’s official Twitter handle or Facebook page. ODM, through a tweet, dismissed the statement as fake.
Verdict
The statement allegedly from the ODM party is FAKE.
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