Fred Okango: Teargas at Linda Mwananchi rallies do not come from police
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) strategist, Fred Okango has challenged the Linda Mwananchi movement to help establish who is behind the teargas incidents witnessed during some of its political engagements, saying the movement had acknowledged that police officers may not have been responsible. Speaking during a local television interview on Monday, August 31, 2026, Okango said the […]
Fred Okango, a strategist from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has called for an investigation into the source of tear gas used during rallies organized by the Linda Mwananchi movement. Speaking on a local television interview on August 31, 2026, Okango stated that the movement has acknowledged that the tear gas incidents may not have been caused by police officers.
Okango challenged Linda Mwananchi leaders and security agencies to identify who was responsible for throwing the tear gas, emphasizing that any form of political violence should be condemned. He warned that intolerance could undermine trust in the 2027 General Election and urged political formations to work together to ensure peaceful and lawful assemblies in line with the Constitution.
Okango also criticized the use of political supporters to intimidate opposing parties and urged those responsible to be held accountable.
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