Azimio leader Raila Odinga has apologised to the media after journalists were roughed up by goons at his function held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation (JOOF) offices.
During the incident leaders from other parties allied to Azimio were also roughed up by the rowdy youths.
Raila in a statement on Thursday morning assured journalists and leaders caught up in the unfortunate incident that his party will take action on the perpetrators.
He added that Azimio would get to the root of how the goons were able to breach security to interrupt the event.
"The Rt. Hon Raila Odinga regrets the events of yesterday (Wednesday) and takes this early opportunity to offer unreserved apologies to the journalists and fellow leaders who got caught up in the unfortunate incident.
"Hon. Odinga assures the journalists and fellow leaders that the coalition will take stock of the events and seal loopholes that led to the security breach with a view to ensuring that journalists and leaders remain safe and free at all Azimio functions, including those at the same venue," his spokesperson Dennis Onyango said.
On Wednesday, rowdy youths disrupted an Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya presser after leaders disagreed on President William Ruto's deal.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was addressing the press when the youths numbering over 50 stormed the tent claiming they would not allow any leader to disrespect Raila.
"Nobody disrespects Raila when we are alive, no press conference here," the youths shouted as they turned chairs upside down.
Members of the fourth estate covering the event were also caught up in the melee.
