Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has slammed COTU boss Francis Atwoli, arguing that a death certificate is more important than the trade unionist.

While justifying his point, Barasa said that a death certificate of your parents can secure you a bursary and secure you a loan from HELB as well.

This, according to him makes a death certificate more important than “Atwoli and his group who are planning a meeting in Bukhungu to drum up support for BBI recommendations that are not opposed”.

The January 18 meeting in Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega championed by Atwoli is meant to discuss the Building Bridges Initiative report.

Atwoli and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya are spearheading the January 18 meeting.

The Bukhungu meeting was mooted on Boxing Day at Atwoli’s residence in Khwisero in Kakamega, attended by Raila and Oparanya.

A section of the politicians , led by ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi, have warned that the meeting is likely to be used to whip up ethnic emotions for the political gain of certain individuals.

However, a faction led by Oparanya maintains that the event is meant to give locals a platform to air their views on the BBI report.

Leaders opposed to the meeting have further questioned Atwoli’s role in preparing a national government function.