Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has released new footage in an attempt to explain the events that led to his dramatic encounter with fans during Kenya’s World Cup qualifier match against Gabon.
The lawmaker had made headlines on Sunday, March 23, after being physically attacked and forcefully removed from Nyayo Stadium by a section of rowdy fans before the match even kicked off.
The chaotic scenes raised questions about what had triggered the hostility against him on a day when Kenyans were supposed to be united in support of Harambee Stars.
Speculation has been growing that the attack on Salasya was politically motivated. The MP himself has alleged that certain individuals affiliated with the government had a hand in orchestrating the incident.
On Tuesday, March 25, Salasya shared a video showing the initial moments of the altercation. The footage captures rising tensions as he is seen engaging in a heated exchange with several individuals wearing FKF steward uniforms.
Some stewards appear to be shielding him, while one, visibly angered, is seen confronting him. The situation escalates when another steward suddenly lunges at the MP, attempting to throw a punch.
The video then cuts to chaotic scenes of Salasya being forcibly escorted out of the stadium by a group of fans, some of whom are also wearing steward vests.
Meanwhile, other spectators can be heard expressing shock, questioning why the MP was being attacked.
Taking to social media after sharing the video, Salasya blamed the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for the incident. He accused the organization of deploying individuals disguised as stewards with the sole intention of targeting him.
“All those wearing green reflector vests were strategically positioned to deal with me under the pretense of being stewards. They were working alongside a few other individuals to harass leaders who don’t align with their beliefs,” Salasya wrote.
His remarks have sparked debate, with leaders weighing in on the incident. Among them is Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who strongly condemned the attack, calling it an act of political intolerance.
“What happened to Hon. Peter Salasya at Nyayo Stadium is unfortunate. Political intolerance weakens the core of our democracy, which thrives on allowing different opinions to be expressed,” Mudavadi stated.
Meanwhile, regarding the match itself, Kenya put up a fight but ultimately lost 2-1 to Gabon, with Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga scoring Kenya’s only goal.
Following the ugly scenes at the stadium, the FKF is expected to issue an official statement addressing both the Salasya incident and the security breach at Gate 8, where eager fans forcefully broke through on Sunday.
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