The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has insisted it will hold prayers in various areas across the country including near the Supreme Court.
In a statement sent on Saturday, ODM executive director Oduor Ong'wen criticised the police for failing to approve a request to hold a vigil outside the Court where the presidential petition hearing will be continuing.
The Opposition leaders maintained that they would still hold their prayers in an area bordering the Court despite the police cordoning off roads leading to the building.
“It is even more incomprehensible. As a party and NASA coalition, we shall be faithful to the law but defy illegal edicts. We cannot allow dark forces to roll back democratic gains Kenyans have fought and won in the last 25 years. We shall resist this creeping dictatorship," read the statement.
They told off the police noting that all they needed was security to be provided during the vigils since Kenyans had a right to worship.
“Our innocent expectations were that the police would provide security to the worshippers and ensure that the Sunday offertory was protected from those who might have ill intents,” stated Ong'wen.
He further urged all supporters to hold prayer sessions on Sunday, August 27 so that the Supreme Court judges can deliver a wise ruling on the petition.
“ODM assures all Kenyans that it is their inalienable right to worship in mosques, churches, temples, shrines and open spaces, for this country and society, so that justice may be our shield and defender,” he added.
On Saturday, Nairobi police commandant Japheth Koome maintained that the public would not allow anybody around the court to ensure the proceedings are not interrupted.
