COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has advised President Uhuru Kenyatta to deny National Super Alliance (NASA) Co-principals Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi, Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula a chance to dialogue after they failed to appear during the swearing-in fete held at Uhuru Park.
Atwoli, who termed their absence as an act of betrayal, noted that President Kenyatta should only engage with the former Prime Minister.
He stated that the three Opposition leaders are opportunists who cannot take risks and disappeared during the last minute giving Odinga a wide berth.
"I don't see why Uhuru should not engage Raila and reach a compromise to accommodate millions of his (Raila) supporters and move in one direction," he stated.
He indicated that Kalonzo and Mudavadi were"irredeemable cowards" who would always vanish in case of risks.
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"I said it in Kisumu in 2007 when Kalonzo ditched Raila. He said 'nitapitia katikati yao (I will pass through them)". That was a betrayal of social justice because you Kalonzo are a coward and you will never be a leader."
"Mudavadi is like a pig that returns to garbage immediately after you clean it. These are not leaders, but opportunists and Uhuru should not be shaken by Kalonzo and Mudavadi. That's the truth of the matter," he explained.
Atwoli further stated that the event was a right opportunity for Raila to identify the politicians who are loyal and dedicated to his cause.
"Most of the people walking around engaging in politics are opportunists because when the time comes, and you tell them 'there is the live wire, let's see who can touch it', they will disappear," he stated.
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