Friday, May 2, 2025 - Mandera North MP, Bashir Abdullahi, has defended himself following public uproar over comments he made regarding the BBC documentary Blood Parliament, which exposed police officers allegedly involved in the killing of protestors during the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.
The legislator came under fire after stating in Parliament
that, "people are killed, our people were killed, we sympathised, we moved
on."
The remarks sparked nationwide outrage, with many
interpreting them as dismissive of the lives lost during the protests.
However, in a statement released via his social media
platforms, Bashir insisted his comments were misinterpreted.
He clarified that his intent was to critique the selective
focus of Western media, particularly the BBC, on injustices in countries like
Kenya while ignoring global atrocities.
“My remarks were directed at the biased narrative of some
Western media... It is this silence, this hypocrisy, that I was highlighting,”
he explained.
Bashir denied downplaying the deaths and instead called for
accountability.
“I support the call for an independent investigation into
the events of June 25. Those responsible must be held accountable,” he said.
Adding: “If my words hurt the bereaved families or any
Kenyan, I offer my deepest and unconditional apology. And do so as servant
leadership”
The Blood Parliament documentary used over 5,000
images to identify police officers allegedly involved in killing three
protestors.
However, netizens have dismissed his apology.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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