In a statement on X on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Babu described the incident as a cowardly and barbaric act, insisting that violence should never be used to settle political differences in a constitutional democracy.
“I strongly condemn the cowardly and barbaric attack on Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka in Migori. Political intolerance, violence and hooliganism have no place in a constitutional democracy,” Babu stated.
The legislator has maintained that political competition should be anchored on democratic principles rather than intimidation, urging leaders and their supporters to respect divergent political opinions.
“Our democracy must be defended through ideas, not violence; through dialogue, not intimidation; and through the ballot, not hooliganism,” he added.
Babu’s remarks followed Thursday’s November 5 incident, when Kalonzo and a delegation of opposition leaders were attacked during their political tour of Migori County.
The delegation included former Attorney-General Justin Muturi, Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa, former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju and other opposition figures.
The leaders had travelled to the region as part of a wider mobilisation exercise under the Ukombozi Alliance, seeking to strengthen their political foothold in Nyanza ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Their engagements took them through Ntimaru in Kuria, Kehancha and Posta Grounds before the confrontation in Migori Town.
According to reports, a group of approximately 10 people hurled stones at the opposition convoy, damaging vehicles and smashing the windscreen of Muturi’s car.
The confrontation also saw police officers deploy tear gas as tensions escalated around the political gathering.
Kalonzo condemned the incident, questioning the use of force against supporters who had gathered for the meeting.
“The police lobbed tear gas. Why? A very peaceful meeting. I think the script is to throw stones and then throw tear gas,” he said.
Despite the disruption, the Wiper leader proceeded with his address, warning that the incident would not stop the opposition from engaging Kenyans.
“To put the life of a leader at risk is a serious miscalculation. Stones and tear gas could not stop us from addressing the great people of Migori,” he stated.
Former Attorney-General Justin Muturi also condemned the incident, accusing Suna East MP Junet Mohamed of sponsoring the attackers.
