National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga on Sunday warned Attorney General Githu Muigai against arresting him and charging him with treason if he is sworn in as the People's President on Jamhuri Day.
According to Mr Odinga, the AG 'should not touch that button' because the state has previously charged him with treason but the case was terminated as the charges could not be proven.
In an interview with Sunday Standard, Odinga stated: "The statement by my neighbor and the former tenant was unfortunate and irresponsible.
“His is blackmail and intimidation. He should know I have been charged with treason before, spent six months in Kamiti, but the state couldn’t prove the charges. He should not touch that button,” the former Prime Minister warned.
Mr Odinga further reiterated that the swearing in would take place on Tuesday as scheduled but declined to give more details on the event.
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He, however, vowed not to do anything provocative after the swearing-in ceremony, refuting allegations that he would storm Statehouse.
Raila explained that he would want NASA Co-Principal Kalonzo Musyoka who is outside the country on a private visit to be involved in the launch of the People's Assembly.
"I would like him to be part of what we will do on Tuesday, but we understand his situation. His party will come up with an amicable proposal for that day," he conveyed.
Mr Odinga also disclosed that he had not been approached by Uhuru Kenyatta's team for dialogue, stating: “There has been no attempt at all, It takes two to tango. You cannot negotiate alone."
He noted that he was ready to engage in meaningful talks with the ruling party and mentioned five things that should form the basis of any talks between the opposition and the ruling party.
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Electoral reforms, restructuring the executive, entrenching judicial independence, police reforms and strengthening devolution are part of his agenda for what he termed as the Kenyan dream.
