The National Super Alliance(NASA) Chief principal Raila
Odinga has threatened to lead massive street protests,come January,2018.
Raila,in a statement shared by Raila Odinga Secretariat's Communication
Director and seen by The Evening post ,revealed that NASA will unveil a program
for civil disobedience, peaceful protests, non-cooperation with and resistance
to an illegitimate regime within the first week of the New Year.
The latest development,according to the opposition leader
has been triggered by Jubilee Government,specifically the Executive branch's
way of running things.
''A year that has been difficult in nearly all fronts has come to an
end. Kenyans preserved a dysfunctional economy and an all-time high cost of living
that was coupled with the disappearance of basic commodities like unga from
stores. The situation was worsened by a bitterly contested and eventually
rigged sham election that left a trail of death in the hands of security forces
and a regime with massive legitimacy deficit. On behalf of NASA family, I
salute Kenyans for the resilience and perseverance. I join you in looking
forward to a better year and a better nation.''the statement read in part.
Terming it illegitimate,Raila accused the Jubilee government
of ruining the economy and taking Kenyans through a lot of miseries.
''The source of all these
problems is in the Executive; the presidency to be precise. This has to be
restructured to conform to the changing dynamics in our country. The imperial
presidency that we sought to contain is rearing its head again, interfering
with and intimidating other institutions. We cannot stand by and watch as the
monster rises again. Soon, it will be too late.''the statement read.
Raila however gave the government the opportunity for
dialogue stating that opposition was ready to negotiate and discuss how to fix
the rotten electoral system.
''NASA has two ways to
realize these goals. We can sit down on the negotiating table with our Jubilee
opponents and discuss how to fix our electoral system, reform the executive,
protect the Judiciary, reform the security sector and strengthen devolution. We
are ready for such dialogue as long as these issues are on the table.''
The opposition leader added that NASA was ready to go with
protests and other programs in case Jubilee fails to sit down and mull over the
issue.
''Alternatively, we
take the issues to the people and let them decide without the involvement of
the State. Within the first week of the New Year, we will unveil a program for
civil disobedience, peaceful protests, non-cooperation with and resistance to
an illegitimate regime in addition to People’s Assemblies. NASA’s position
remains that until electoral justice is achieved, we will not recognize the
Jubilee regime and the so-called election of Uhuru Kenyatta as President. Happy
New Year to all Kenyans.''
