Chaos erupted at the National Super Alliance (NASA) final
rally in Mombasa when Governor Ali Hassan Joho's supporters clashed with
Senator Hassan Omar's.
The commotion arose when Joho's supporters allegedly blocked
Omar from accessing the dias as pepper spray was reported to have been used in
the confusion.
ODM and Wiper supporters clashed during a NASA rally at Mama
Ngina grounds on Friday.
Chaos erupted when supporters from each side demanded that
their respective leaders address the rally first.
Witnesses say tension among ODM supporters began when NASA
deputy presidential candidate Kalonzo Musyoka arrived in town with Hassan Omar,
who is seeking to unseat Joho.
Wiper supporters then raised concerns over an election
banner placed behind the main dais that bore portraits of governors Hassan Joho
and Amason Kingi.
Kalonzo was unable to calm the situation as several youths
climbed on the stage.
"Tafadhali
twawaomba vijana mtoke kwa jukwaa. Msiharibu ushindi wetu tafadhali,"
Kalonzo told the crowd as he tried to get them off stage.
Raila Odinga and other NASA principals were seated behind
the commotion and were shielded by their body guards.
Shortly after, Raila and Musalia Mudavadi managed to get the
youths off stage for the rally to continue.
