Raila: I Won't Recognize Uhuru's October 26th Victory
National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga now says that he will not challenge President Uhuru's victory at the Supreme Court if he is declared winner of Thursday's repeat presidential election.
Raila said that he will treat President Uhuru's win as political rather than a legal one, and that moving to the apex court will be a waste of time.
Speaking in an interview with the Nation, the former Prime Minister pointed out that he will not recognize Uhuru's presidency if he is declared the winner in this week's poll.
He argued that challenging President Uhuru's October 26th win would amount to legitimizing his win, which is not the case.
“It (filing a petition) will be a waste of time. As far as we are concerned, this is not an election. Therefore, it is not a legal matter but a political one which must be dealt with as such,” he said.
“You heard Chebukati say that he cannot deliver a credible poll. In fact, he said he can’t guarantee a fair one. Under such circumstances, even without addressing the issues we raised before, who would in their right frame of mind, agree to participate in such an exercise?” he asked.
Speaking in Bondo, Siaya county on Friday, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader said he will he will give the way forward to his supporters on the fresh election on Wednesday.
“I will give a way forward on October 25. But the President should know that there will be no elections,” said Mr Odinga.
“I can assure you we shall conclude this matter in an amicable way,” he added without elaborating.
“If we do not stop this computer-based rigging now, it will be institutionalised. Mwai Kibaki (former President) started it, Uhuru and Ruto did it in 2013 and again in August. That’s why you confidently hear them say that Uhuru will pass the baton to Ruto to do his 10 years. In the end, elections will become a ritual where the will of the people does not matter. We are doing this for posterity. It is not a Raila battle but a battle to establish a true democracy,” he said.
Raila announced he had withdrawn his candidature from the repeat contest two weeks ago. He cited refusal by the electoral commission to commit to delivering a credible election as ordered by the Supreme Court.
However, President Uhuru's Jubilee has maintained the fresh election must be held on October 26th before the 60 days deadline elapses.
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This maniac had better have…
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This maniac had better have a ground shaking announcement on wed - not just another loud smelly fart on live tv - yaani ule mshuto wa mayai boiro
Ano. Utahara MATUSI,…
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In reply to This maniac had better have… by Anonymous (not verified)
Ano. Utahara MATUSI, Utachoka. And why are you in Extreme Panic mode if I may ask?
Uhuru does not need your …
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Uhuru does not need your recognition to rule Kenya. Who are you Raila? You are nohing but a hidden communist who want to turn Kenya into a Socialist State much as Maduro has done in Venezuela. You want to turn our Kenya into a basket case like all other Socialists before you. That's why you are busy organizing demonstrations to bring down the economy and the government IT WON'T HAPPEN!!!. Take my words. You were born a Communist, you grew up as a Communist, you got educated as a communist in former East Germany and Soviet Union and you will die as a Communist. There is no place and there will never be a place for Communism in Kenya. DOWN WITH COMMUNISM, DOWN WITH COMMINSIST RAILA!!!
Hanene. You're right. Uhuru…
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In reply to Uhuru does not need your … by DR. Koni Hanene (not verified)
Hanene. Raila WPN the 8/8/17 Election. So Stop! pretending. BUT: You're right. "Uhuru does NOT need" Raila's Recognition; but his Legitimate or I-legitimate WIN need Raila's Recognition or I-recognition RESPECTIVELY (yaani KISAMBAMBA). For to Reconize a Win or NOT to Recognize a "win" is CONSTITUTIONAL (whether you like it or not).
We have so many brilliant…
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We have so many brilliant people from the Lakeside region who can deliver as presidents of our beloved Kenya. Why can't we consider supporting a Kidero presidency or someone else?
Good point but Kidero…
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In reply to We have so many brilliant… by Onesmus Ochunyo (not verified)
Good point but Kidero Jambazi mbaya tu saana!
Why are you Considering…
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In reply to We have so many brilliant… by Onesmus Ochunyo (not verified)
Why are you Considering Kidero for Presidency of Kenya yet he Lost a Mere Nairobi Gubernatorial Race? Huh?
Whether you recognize Uhuru…
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Whether you recognize Uhuru as president or not means nothing. Makau Mutua does not recognize him but that does not stop Uhuru from ruling Kenya and being the commander in chief. That is just an illusion
Kenya. Intelligent People do…
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In reply to Whether you recognize Uhuru… by Kenya (not verified)
Kenya. Intelligent People do NOT Recognize LOSERS; Uhuru LOST on 8/8/17.
Only IDIOTS like you Would "recognize" LOSERS; not Raila, not me, not NASAns, and not the INTELLIGENT Mass.
Only brainless person like…
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In reply to Kenya. Intelligent People do… by Guest1 (not verified)
Only brainless person like you follow such illusion. It will not change anything. It is only in your imagination but not in reality
This babu stirs emotions so…
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This babu stirs emotions so raw I can't describe! Four days to the day and he is still at it. I am sure NASA is up to something. Why are the rest not so verbally active in the run up to their mother of demonstration, e.g that little boy (babu mdogo) calling other people's sons of dogs? I am sure they are scheming something with that Wanjigi.
SPLIT KENYA UHUTO WILL RULE…
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SPLIT KENYA UHUTO WILL RULE CENTRAL REPUBLIC OF KENYA, ODINGA AND COMPANY WILL BE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KENYA. tUMECHOKA NA UFISADI WENU.
...and Uhuruto are the ones…
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In reply to SPLIT KENYA UHUTO WILL RULE… by D Mwose (not verified)
...and Uhuruto are the ones responsible for the rot in Mombasa, Kilifi, Kisumu, Kakamega, Siaya, Nairobi and Homa Bay Counties where Raila was collecting a monthly stipend without lifting a finger prior to the just concluded elections?
SPLIT KENYA, UHUTO WILL RULE…
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SPLIT KENYA, UHUTO WILL RULE CENTRAL REPUBLIC OF KENYA, ODINGA AND COMPANY WILL BE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KENYA. tUMECHOKA NA UFISADI WENU.
Why does NASA continue…
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Why does NASA continue reading half of Chebukati statement? Chebukati statement was that he cannot guarantee free and fair polls due to violence and political interference. If they read the complete statement, they'll understand their violence towards IEBC need to stop.
There is NO Nasa Violence…
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In reply to Why does NASA continue… by imkgoogo (not verified)
There is NO Nasa Violence toward IEBC. So Put the Violence Accusation on those who killed MSANDO.
Exactly....thats the same…
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In reply to Why does NASA continue… by imkgoogo (not verified)
Exactly....thats the same way they went distorting the message when Ruto said no one can stop elections even the chief commander of the armed forces can't,they went around shouting like lunatics saying he said they will deploy forces.Its soo pathetic even the media forums cannot clarity something like that to save the poor Kenyans that mis interpretation!
In 1997, Raila happily took…
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In 1997, Raila happily took part in the election despite Kenneth Matiba boycotting the same because of lack of reforms! NDP was Raila's political party then. And even after the election, he and Kibaki agreed to challenge Moi's win in court but before Kibaki could say 'rigged!', Raila was in Moi's government as energy minister, leaving Kibaki 'kwa mataa'. Now this is the same man who refuses to go to election for 'lack of reforms' and insists others should not exercise their right. Hypocrisy, conman etc are not adequate words to describe Raila....
Awesome - thanks for the…
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In reply to In 1997, Raila happily took… by Ben (not verified)
Awesome - thanks for the history reminder
Noted! How could @Imara not…
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In reply to In 1997, Raila happily took… by Ben (not verified)
Noted! How could @Imara not have read up on that, our self imposed one sided Mwakilishi historian. Just wondering.
So he is anticipating Uhuru …
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So he is anticipating Uhuru 's victory? Just saying .........................................
No one can be honorable…
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No one can be honorable unless he honors mankind; holding the country at ransom, until one day to elections is the ultimate dictatorship.
Do you think you own kenya…
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Do you think you own kenya?you have messed our country through stupid demands.why do you think you man enough to make our country stall with your stupid hooligans?dont involve your tribesmen in messing the country.you are not in the ballot as you said and as I can understand ,you have told your sycophants not to vote.bet you that if anything happen to that country I will be with u
Please,Baba Raila…
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Please,Baba Raila tunakupenda sana. Tafuta kijana moja umwekelee mikono ili aendelee na Nazi yako.
Asante baba.
@Unanimous,Ojinga can never…
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@Unanimous,Ojinga can never do what you are suggesting here because he is driven by greed and his misguided illusion that he is entitled to be the President. He is not too smart to read the signs of the times as by the political expiration of his self by date.He lacks the deciphering spirit and has no common sense which unfortunately is not too common! However, I say to hell with the Lord of poverty and incitement.
Wow, now Uhuru will be a…
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Wow, now Uhuru will be a political leader,is this an upgrade from a computer generated leader?or a demotion?.
The only way not to recognize Uhuru as your president in to change your citizenship. Ihear you spent afew years in Germany,see if they want more africans there.As distrustful as you have been about foreigners lately, I am sure there is acountry that will give you citizenship.
Raila is working hand and…
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Raila is working hand and hand with Al-Shabaab to cause terrors and chaos in Kenya
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