Swearing-in Raila Could Ignite Violence, Cotu Boss Francis Atwoli Warns
Central Organisation of Trade Union (COTU) secretary general Francis Atwoli has warned that the inauguration of National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga as people's president could ignite violence in the country.
Speaking in Nairobi, the Cotu boss said the opposition should shelve the plan, adding that President Kenyatta and Odinga should put their personal interests aside for the sake of the country's unity.
“I may not be competent to advise President Uhuru Kenyatta or Raila, but I’m asking them to put the interest of this country first and agree to engage to lower political temperatures,” he said.
He added: “We are at the edge of the precipice and the swearing in of Raila could ignite turmoil.”
Atwoli urged the Opposition leader to seek alternative strategies of pushing for electoral reforms, stating that, going ahead with the swearing in ceremony would only lead to loss of more lives like witnessed during the electioneering period.
“Swearing in of Raila could escalate political tension and lead to confrontations between opposition supporters and security agencies. It is better to have a bad government in place than to have none,” he said.
“The Opposition should first weigh the consequences of their actions when the country is divided politically.”
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Atwoli! I believe if it was…
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Atwoli! I believe if it was Swearing in Madividi (your fellow Luhya) you would have no Problem with it.
What's the big deal abt the…
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What's the big deal abt the swearing of RAO. If any violence it he might be a victim too. Which will be great for Lou Nyanza.
Let the swearing take place…
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Let the swearing take place now. No more politicking. People are tired of empty talks and tired of the media carrying empty gossip. Even a pregnant woman carries a baby for only nine months. This empty threats should end. Media should only carry of report the ceremony when it takes place and not take Kenyans for fools. Soon even the media will go down with Raila. No Kenyan will be interested in fake and empty rhetoric.
Wacha maumbwa waliojitolea…
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Wacha maumbwa waliojitolea wapigwe risasi ndipo mungu/muchawi Raila awe raisi.Muuaji Raila's only soldiers are kina Guest 1 na wanjinga wenzake who are shot dead for destroying private property hoping PRIME MURDERER Raila will automatically become president after jambazi Uhuru is Hagued.
Just let them swear him…
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Just let them swear him Raila will be a victim of treason which is death
As long as Jubilee keeps out…
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As long as Jubilee keeps out of NASA affairs there should be no violence. Ensure there is adequate security and screen all participants.Do not let this imposed government kill or maime anyone.We support you but for once please consider us (commoners) security too.
We need to reduce our…
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We need to reduce our population dwn so let the swearing go ahead.I will donate free plastic body bags.Actually most who will die r pple from the lake who have nothing that’s why they burn destroy other work hard pples Properties.As a bizness community kdf should make sure Atleast the 1.2m from homabay,siaya,kisumu idiots who starts chaos r sprayed with live bullets making sure they penetrate straight in their heads so they don’t survive.Wr praying everyday this idiot swears himself!
Rao should be sworn in.What…
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Rao should be sworn in.What's the big deal?Even in Hollywood presidents are sworn in movies.I'm also going to be sworn as a president of River Road wananchi.Go for it Rao.
Rao should be sworn in.What…
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Rao should be sworn in.What's the big deal?Even in Hollywood presidents are sworn in movies.I'm also going to be sworn as a president of River Road wananchi.Go for it Rao.
it becomes abig deal if.he…
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In reply to Rao should be sworn in.What… by matigari (not verified)
it becomes abig deal if.he goes.around the world as the.predident.of kenya...
Kenya is the most unique…
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Kenya is the most unique country globally.Two presidents will add to our uniqueness & the best tourist attraction. Tutakua mbele!!
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