Governor Ongwae jeered for cheering Uhuru’s ‘ethnic’ appointment

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Photo: Kisii Governor James Ongwae/courtesy

Kisii Governor James Ongwae has been caught in an online storm after he celebrated the appointment of lawyer Gershom Otachi as the National Land Commission (NLC) Chairman.

Ongwae, through his Twitter handle, congratulated President Uhuru Kenyatta for appointing Otachi insinuating that his appointment is a reward to the Kisii community.

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Photo; Lawyer Gerishom Ongwae/courtesy

“On behalf of the residents of Kisii County, I thank H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta for nominating on merit the renowned lawyer Gerishom Otachi Bw’Omanwa to the position of Chairperson, National Land Commission (NLC). Congratulations Gerishom Otachi for this well deserved nomination,” reads the tweet.

But his message of appreciation on behalf of the Kisii community has not been well received. He has been accused of cheering tribal appointments.

Blogger Robert Alai, leading the online flock to destroy the Kisii Governor, accused him of cheering national appointments on tribal lines which is haunting the country.

Otachi was one of the lawyers who represented Uhuru during his ICC case at The Hague. The online community has come to a common conclusion that Uhuru has decided to award him for a job well done.

 

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