President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday sent three urgent requests to his fierce rival Opposition leader Raila Odinga indicating that he should stop sideshows and allow Kenyans to engage in the election.
Speaking in Garissa, President Kenyatta noted that the duty of electing leaders was the right of every Kenyans and called upon the former Prime Minister to respect this right.
Secondly, the Head of State urged Mr Odinga to respect the Supreme Court ruling which ordered the IEBC to conduct a repeat election in 60 days.
"You are the one who took this case to the Supreme Court seeking a new election, the court ordered a fresh poll in 60 days.You should, therefore, respect the court orders and let us continue with the election," President Kenyatta stated.
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Lastly, President Kenyatta mentioned that his opponent should shelve his Presidential ambition if he was not ready to take part in next week's election.
"If you are not ready don't disrupt those who are ready. If you are not ready go home and rest," the President stated.
Regarding demonstrations, the President stated that protests are allowed but he will not hesitate to punish those who destroy property, looting and disrupting peace.
The Head of State made the remarks following an announcement by the Opposition that there will be no election until reforms are implemented by IEBC.
Speaking in Mombasa on Sunday, Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula announced that NASA would stage demonstrations against the electoral agency until all its demands are met.
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He called on the youth to turn out in large numbers during the protests adding that it will be the only way to ensure the election does not take place.
"I want to call all the youth here, you are our last and only defense," Wetangula stated.
