Political
analyst Mutahi Ngunyi is worried about the 'health status' of NASA head of
strategy David Ndii following calls for secession.
During
an interview with NTV on Tuesday, the economist said the coalition is well
prepared for mass action.
He
added, "If change cannot come through the ballot, it will come through the
bullet."
Ndii's
remarks attracted criticism from Kenyans and leaders alike.
But via
Twitter on Thursday, Ngunyi said the Opposition was blaming Ndii for their loss
in the August 8 presidential election.
"That
is why he was disturbed," the analyst said amid the raging separation
debate.
President
Uhuru Kenyatta won against NASA leader Raila Odinga by 1.4m votes as per
results declared by IEBC.
The ODM
leader has contested the declaration at the Supreme Court.
"When
madness of a nation disturbs a solitary mind; it is not enough to call him mad.
NASA blames David Ndii for loss. Is he disturbed or mad?" Nguyi asked.
His
tweet left a section of his followers supporting his narrative while others
bitterly dismissed him.
"It's
Both!. His Pain is too much to handle! But some of us are not ready and I
repeat not Ready to go the "ndii'-Way! Not at all," @AnnSophia9 said.
@CarolineKigen
said: "Perhaps the man is burdened by the state of the nation."
"When
the madness of an entire nation disturbs a solitary mind, it's not enough to
say the man is mad, Mathare hospital straight Mr Ndii," @Amerucaan said.
@mmaasai
said: "Him and Mutua were the biggest reason NASA lost. As i keep saying
they are not worth the papers their certificate were written on."
"David
Ndii is Absolutely MAD you can clearly see that every time he opens his mouth
to speak the more you realize his madness," @Simons_Sol said.
@jugunajamz
said: "David Ndii is obviously mentally disturbed.He seems to be grieving
NASA loss more than Raila. He is sick definitely."
But
other users attacked Ngunyi saying he should focus on his life and leave the
Opposition alone.
@arapnikolaus
said: "How Mutahi Ngunyi wished he was revolutionary as this guy.You are a
coward and you know Ndii is stating the truth."
"Ngunyi.
Where do you draw your facts or better propaganda from? Academia hasn't money
so decided to auction your asset for fakeness," @EricOgello said.
@myuss27
said: "Ad homenen attack of a public intellectual is not what we expect.
Give a counter discourse instead."
"You
are the mad one, this professor bandia credentials needs to be interrogated by
scholars. You are busy confusing few GEMA students here!," @jasigoti said.
@tayeashers55
said: "So NASA has become your daily bread? Get a life dude."(sic)
During
the interview, Ndii said it was clear that Uhuru was making calls for people to
accept and move on while Raila says Kenyans cannot just move in an openly
divided country.
Ndii
said identity politics is to blame as some politicians have made it a practice
to oppress other communities.
"We
need to discuss why Kenya should stay together. Just like in an abusive
relationship, people talk and agree either to break up or move on."
NASA
moved to the Supreme Court to challenge the results of the presidential
election.
Raila
said this is the Supreme Court's second chance to deliver justice and regain
the people's faith.
The
Judiciary and Law Society of Kenya warned the public and parties to NASA's
petition against handling the matter elsewhere and issuing statements that
could be harmful.
The
Supreme Court asked media houses and their workers to ensure fair, impartial
and responsible" reporting on the NASA petition.
Since
the petition last week, Raila and Uhuru and their die-hard defenders have been
firing salvos of defiance and derision.
Uhuru
on Tuesday called Raila "ungentlemanly", a "man of riddles"
and a roadblock to unity and development.
He
dismissed the petition, saying his super-majority in the bicameral Parliament
proves he won fair and square.
According
to Raila, elections should end with the vote tally.
"The
Supreme Court is made up of seven judges. The discretion of seven individuals,
however wise, can neither represent nor substitute the voice of 15 million
people," Raila said.
"Seven
individuals can be intimidated, they can be compromised and they can make
genuine mistakes," he said.
