Tuesday, June 25, 2024 – Yesterday was the turn for Nyali MP Mohammed Ali after angry residents stormed his office in protests for supporting the contentious Finance Bill.
The residents were irked over Ali's absence while other MPs were voting on the controversial Finance Bill 2024 last week.
The residents were armed with
placards chanting against the MP.
"When
we lose our fear, they lose their power," the locals shouted outside Ali's
office.
According
to the residents, the lawmaker was planning on voting in favour of the bill and accused
him of betraying them by failing to fight for their best interests.
While
speaking to the press, the locals accused the MP of betraying them and allowing
the bill to progress.
"It
is our vote that took him where he is today. We came to greet him and let him
know we were watching him. It's either MP Ali says no or no to the Finance
Bill," one of the locals stated.
The
local residents emphasized that the MP must shoot down the bill as it was meant
to increase the cost of living for millions of Kenyans.
During the protests, police officers were forced to use tear gas to disperse the crowd.
However, the residents were unbothered by the efforts adding that their
voices must be heard.
Additionally,
some of them were seen standing further emphasizing their point. They added
that Ali's vote would determine his fate in the 2027 General Election.
"We
as the people of Nyali, are asking Mohammed Ali, we shall be watching you to
see where you will cast your vote. You are either with the people or against
the people," another resident stated.
On
Sunday another group of Nyali residents surrounded the MP's vehicle demanding
his resignation.
They
were dissatisfied with his leadership in the constituency adding that he
supported the previous bill which has led to an increase in basic
commodities.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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