The Europen Union (EU) Parliament on Tuesday night sat and discussed the political issue in Kenya following a report by a section of its observers who monitored the October 26 repeat Presidential election.
Following the discussion, the EU parliament noted that President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition Chief Raila Odinga must engage in dialogue for the benefit of the country.
Mr Charles Tannock a member of the assembly warned President Kenyatta that as the Head of State he needs to lead the dialogue failure to which he will be held personally responsible if war breaks out.
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"The weight of responsibility now clearly lies on the shoulders of the Jubilee Party and President Kenyatta. The world will be watching closely. Kenya must now come together again to uphold the rule of law and fundamental freedoms that are indispensable to a flourishing, democratic nation,” he stated.
Another member of the EU parliament, Bodgon Wenta explained that the current situation in Kenya can only be solved by dialogue and an amendment of the election laws.
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“What is needed now is a serious dialogue between the President and all the proponents to avoid further division. All the leaders must work together so that there is no repeat of the post-election violence. President Kenyatta should be open to working with the Opposition,” Wenta was quoted by The Standard.
Head of the EU observer mission group to Kenya Marietje Schaake on her part emphasized the need for the ruling party and Opposition to unite Kenya.
The National Super Alliance (NASA) welcomed the findings from the EU parliament whereas Jubilee dismissed the recommendations adding that Kenya was an independent state.
"Kenya is not a colony of the European Union and there is no way we can implement a resolution made by a foreign country. Whatever they said can only be for public consumption but never binding to our country," Majority Leader in Parliament Aden Duale told The Standard.
The leader of Minority in the National Assembly John Mbadi on his part stated, " We have discussed this matter on several occasions and our position is known by everybody. If Uhuru is ready for talks, let him tell us and we will sit down and engage him."
