Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) hailed Bishop Calisto Odede of Christ is the Answer Ministry (CITAM) for standing up to Meru Senator Mithika Linturi, who purposefully deviated from the day’s sermon.
CITAM, according to Bishop Odede, is opposed to divisive party politics in which one leader chooses to smear another for political benefit.
“As a church, we try to minister to people from different political parties without creating any sense of animosity,” said Bishop Odede.
Bishop Calisto Odede of CITAM pushes back sen. LINTURI's loose tongue. Church platforms have been avenues of spreading mass hate and misinformation about politics in the name of GOD. pic.twitter.com/1luImOGePK
— James Smart (@jamessmat) March 5, 2022
The Kenyatta University graduate went on to explain to Linturi why he was at fault in a gentle manner. Bishop Odede emphasized that CITAM has a strict anti-discrimination and anti-abuse policy.
“Whether you are UDA, ODM or Jubilee, you are welcomed here. You need to feel comfortable here that no one is alienating you and no one is saying some things negative,” reiterated the cleric.
Senator Linturi, clearly humiliated, was compelled to apologize to the Bishop, clergy, and visitors who had gathered for a prayer breakfast in CITAM, Meru county.
“Sorry. I’m sorry. These things can sometimes be emotional and I apologise profusely to the church. I am sorry. I am really sorry Bishop if I have gone beyond,” he said.
