On Monday while addressing Ukambani leaders at State House, President Uhuru Kenyatta stated that the Jubilee Party had the numbers to impeach opposition leader Raila Odinga if he emerges victorious in the October 17 Presidential election.
His sentiments were not taken lightly by members of the opposition led by NASA co-principal Moses Wetangula who questioned the basis for such a decision.
Wetangula hit out at the Head of State saying he was showing desperation and lacked an in-depth understanding of the Constitution.
“It clearly shows how ill-informed the President is about the constitutional provision and the level of desperation he is showing by pressing every panic button before going to the repeat election,” the Bungoma senator told a press conference.
The President was addressing leaders from Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties who promised to support his re-election bid.
Kenyatta faulted Mr Odinga for forcing the country to go back to an election noting that it was a waste of Sh14 Billion that would have otherwise been used in other development projects.
"How will Raila lead without the majority in the houses. We have just wasted Ksh14 Billion with an unnecessary poll," he stated.
Regarding threats by Opposition Members of Parliament to boycott the Tuesday sitting where the President is scheduled to address both Houses (National Assembly and Senate), the Head of State dared the NASA legislators to proceed with their threat.
"Well done, boycott and you will see us open Parliament and start passing bills.
"NASA MPs boycotting parliament will not make a difference. We can pass Bills without them. Please boycott parliament. All we want is peace and it's your constituents who will lose," he stated.
