(VIDEO) Chaos Erupts During Raila-graced Garissa BBI Rally

Sunday’s edition of ODM leader Raila Odinga’s Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) rallies was marred by chaos, as rival groups clashed at the meeting venue in Garissa.

This was after supporters of governor Ali Korane came face to face with supporters of former governor, Nadhif Jama.

In a video seen by Opera News, some individuals are captured fighting their way into the venue, as the event master of ceremony’s voice is drowned in the noise from the fracas.

BBI Garissa chapter marred with chaos as Nadhif Jama (former governor) and Ali Korane (current governor) supporters clash

BBI Garissa chapter marred with chaos as Nadhif Jama (former governor) and Ali Korane (current governor) supporters clash

Posted by DAILY NATION on Sunday, 23 February 2020

Jama had, after the 2017 General Election, petitioned Korane’s win, accusing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of manipulating poll numbers in favor of the latter.

Korane vied on a Jubilee Party ticket while Jama vied on a Wiper Party ticket.

Raila was among the top political leaders who graced the event, after having attended the Narok edition of the rallies on Saturday.

Among proposals tabled by North Eastern Kenya leaders before Raila for consideration, in the BBI spirit, was the expansion of the government to accommodate a prime minister, and two deputy prime minister.

They also proposed a 5% increase in the county equalization fund, while proposing that the devolved funds be set at 45%.

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