The Standard Apologizes To TNA Chairman Johnson Sakaja For Misquoting Him
Standard Group on Wednesday, erroneously quoted the TNA National Chairman and nominated MP Johnson Sakaja in a story where legislators are pushing for KSh7 million to purchase luxury cars. This irked the TNA big shot who confronted the writer on Twitter before writing to the Standard Group demanding for an apology.
Arguing that he is not the kind of person to issue such sentiments, Sakaja tweeted;
@SakajaJohnson ; yani, that doesn’t even remotely sound like me. I would not make such a high handed statement.
Here’s the official complaint letter;
My attention has been drawn to a story in the Standard 1.5.2013. where I have been wrongly quoted by one Geoffrey Mosoku weighing in on the 7Million Shilling grant for vehicles as demanded by Members of Parliament.
I would like to state categorically that I have not made such a comment to the said journalist. It is not in my character to speak in such a high handed manner and I would not express myself in such a condescending tone.
I strongly believe in servant leadership and that is the kind of leadership I have pursued and portrayed both as the Chairman of The National Alliance and as a Member of Parliament. I am on record even in my maiden speech urging my colleagues in the house to remember that Leadership comes from God and is an exercise of stewardship over his people and resources. The positions we hold are held in trust for the people and are meant to serve the people, not ourselves.
I demand a retraction and apology on the said story.
Hon. Sakaja Johnson. M.P.
National Chairman – TNA.
In yesterday’s copy of The Standard, 5th May 2013, the daily acknowledges that they erroneously quoted Sakaja as one of lawmakers pressing for Sh7 million grant.
“We apologise to Mr Sakaja for the erroneous impression.” The daily read.
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