President Uhuru Vows to Resist Raila's Calls to Disband IEBC
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have declared that they will not entertain opposition coalition National Super Alliance's calls to disband the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission ahead of a repeat poll ordered by the Supreme Court.
Speaking on a campaign trail to Nakuru County on Saturday evening, the two vowed that removal of electoral commission will not happen under their watch.
“The Supreme court cannot determine who rules this country, we will have no grand coalition and the election will be conducted by IEBC, we will not have the Opposition playing around with us over disbandment of IEBC,” DP Ruto said.
“There is no way that Jubilee won majority seats in MCAs, MPs, Senators, Governors and Women representatives then tell us we did not win the Presidential seat, how possible is that?” Ruto posed.
Ruto lashed out at the Supreme Court for its decision to nullify August 8th election and exuded confidence that Jubilee will win the repeat poll.
“We are not going to succumb to pressure from the Courts, we won the election fair and square. The Supreme court has had their day, ours is coming and we will scrutinize everything. We respect the rule of law but we are not stupid. We will have the election is 60 days and they better be prepared,” Ruto stated.
President Uhuru Kenyatta said that Jubilee will not allow the removal of the electoral commission and insisted that IEBC will hold the fresh election.
" Nawaonya, wasidhubutu kugusa IEBC, kama hawataki uchaguzi waache kutusumbua," Uhuru warned.
“It is the same IEBC which managed the election of all MPs and Governors as well as MCAs including those from the Opposition but they have not complained. Now that we are preparing for fresh presidential elections, they are telling us IEBC will not manage the elections They should stop playing with us, we are not children,”he added.
"IEBC will conduct the election and that is it. We do not know about that other party we are being told to wait for, there is nothing like that and we are not jokers also," Kenyatta said.
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Uhuru, I know you are still…
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Uhuru, I know you are still shell shocked, but are you not the same one who urged Odinga to go to court if not satisfied with the results? Well, he did and the courts ruled in his favour. So shall we now sober up, move on and focus on business at hand. You are playing right into the hands of Odinga when you start pointing fingers at the judges. Their is a mole among them and that explains Odinga's cool attitude the day before.
what are threats for…
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what are threats for Uhururuto? you two must have forgotten the dreadful trips you made to ICC? All political leaders must exercise restraint and campaign fairly without threatening anyone.
In our constitution there is…
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In our constitution there is separation of powers and NO ONE is above the law. We are where we are because IEBC failed to conduct the polls in accordance with the constitution and stipulated electoral law. They need to be held accountable for their unprofessionalism and for putting the country at risk.
He lost in 2013, 2017 Round…
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He lost in 2013, 2017 Round 1, and he is Going to LOSE so bad in Round 2.
https://www.facebook.com…
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https://www.facebook.com/abulaho/posts/1541129172610783
I mean: UHURU lost in 2013,…
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I mean: UHURU lost in 2013, 2017 Round 1, and he will LOSE Badly in 2017 Round 2.
THOSE IEBC OFFICERS OF YOURS…
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THOSE IEBC OFFICERS OF YOURS HAVE BEEN DEEMED AND PROVEN CORRUPT AND ILL BEND BY THE MOST SUPREME COURT AND THEREFORE THEY MUST NOT ONLY QUIT, THEY MUST BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTEND OF THE LAW AND THAT CAN ONLY BE DONE BY A GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY OTHER THAN YOURS. KAA NA MTU UMJUE!
At the end of the day some…
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At the end of the day some one has to provide leadership in kenya.The opposition is not in a position to do that.The supreme court judges have proven too incompetent to do so.The jubilee party has to provide leadership.by reaffirming our commitment and determination to maintaining the peace, stability and civil order in the country.
Very well said @Kim. As…
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In reply to At the end of the day some… by KIM (not verified)
Very well said @Kim. As much as the opposition is the only alternative for leadership, there is no way it can provide leadership given what it preaches...chaos and violence if things don't go their way, free everything, disrespect for personal property.
The lack of leadership within its own party is a good indication of lack of leadership. Their believe that FOREIGN governments should 'help' (read interfere with) Kenya in every little governance issue is terribly worrying.
With the current opposition taking power, Kenya will be auctioned to the highest bidder within no time AND/OR Kenyans will end-up being slaves in their own country.
Jubilee is not perfect, but is the lesser evil.
Had the current attorney…
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Had the current attorney general cooperated with the ICC, both uhuru and Ruto would have been found guilty of committing crimes against humanity. They would be locked up in Hague.
Both uhuru and ruto are projects created by the former corrupt, murderous dictator toroitich arap moi. It's time for both to quit politics.
We need a working supreme court that will deal with thieves and criminals the way Maraga has started reforming the corrupt judiciary.
One who looses all time and…
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One who looses all time and expect miracles to happen...
Revive the ICC case again…
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Revive the ICC case again. The current attorney general did not cooperate with the requests made by Fatou Bensouda. Uhuru and Ruto committed crimes against humanity and are guilty.
PROVEN criminals need to be…
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PROVEN criminals need to be in prison and not wondering in government high offices mascerrading as leaders.
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