ODM leader, Raila Odinga’s right-hand man has now threatened to punish DP Ruto’s man for defamatory remarks.
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has now threatened to sue Ruto’s chief campaigner and former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale for claiming he had been paid money meant to fight Covid-19 in the country.
Through his lawyer, the ODM legislature said Khalwale’s sentiment had caused him gross distress and embarrassment while subjecting him to grave panic, pain, fear, and mental anguish.
Junet said Khalwale while attending a public meeting in Busia a few weeks ago had claimed that he had been paid by Kemsa the money meant to fight Covid-19 in the country.
“The statements in their ordinary meaning are calculated to mean our client is corrupt, dishonorable, unscrupulous, deceitful, untrustworthy, disreputable, unpatriotic a conspirator with others in the commission of criminal activities, immoral and above all, a criminal,” read part of the demand letter.
According to Junet, as a result of the “reckless egoistic, careless and defamatory statements clothed with unparalleled impunity”, he suffered injuries on his reputation while subjecting him further to public ridicule and odium.
“Our firm mandatory instructions are to demand from you an immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the misplaced, wrong, malicious and illegal statements,” the demand letter said in part.
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Junet further stated that Khalwale should publish a withdrawal in a broadcast media and print of wide circulation across the country.
“He should also tender an unconditional apology to our client after which the issue of quantum of damages and any other appropriate remedy may be discussed,” the lawyers said.
The also said if the former Senator does not meet the demands in three days, legal proceedings will be commenced against him.
