Langa’ta MP Phelix Odiwour who is mostly known as Jalang’o has recently noted that his remarks on hearing witches conducting a meeting in Kisii were misquoted.
While speaking in Kisii on Sunday, April 27, Jalang’o claimed he was in a hotel in Marani when he heard a group of witches complaining that Kitutu Chache North MP Japhet Nyakundi had disrupted their business by connecting electricity in the area.
“Yesterday, I arrived here early and spent the night at Marani Simba Lodge. While I was there, I heard a certain gathering going on of about twelve people. I decided to listen closely to hear what it was about, only to realize it was a meeting of witches. They were talking about how Japhet had ruined their work because he had installed electricity everywhere,” Jalang’o claimed.
Jalang’o clarifies witchcraft remarks in Kisii, says he was misquoted. Photo: Courtesy.
His comment sparked outrage from Kisii locals who demanded that the MP issue an apology for insulting the community.
However, taking to his socials on Monday, April 28, MP Jalang’o noted his words were misinterpreted and were not intended to insult the Kisii community.
“I have seen the reports about what was said during my visit to Kisii yesterday, and I am deeply hurt by the way my words have been misrepresented. It pains me to hear that anyone would think I would ever insult or look down upon the Kisii community. That is simply not who I am,” said Jalang’o.
The MP moreover noted that he has many Kisii friends, colleagues, and neighbors with whom he has lived harmoniously.
