Presidential Candidate Dr Ekuru Aukot Declares Himself the Official Opposition Leader
Thirdway Alliance presidential contender Dr. Ekuru Aukot has declared himself the official opposition leader following the announcement of President Uhuru as the winner of the October 26th repeat presidential election.
In a statement on his Twitter account on Monday evening, Dr Aukot, who trailed both President Uhuru and National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga in the race for state house, vowed to put the government on its toes.
"Today we take our role as the official opposition and to President @UKenyatta congratulations, we shall put your government into check," tweeted Aukot.
Official results announced by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) placed President Uhuru ahead with 7,483,895 votes, Raila second with 73,228 votes. The former Prime Minister had withdrawn from the race, although IEBC did not strike out his name from the ballot.
Dr Aukot was third with 21,333, followed by Abduba Dida (14,107), Japheth Kaluyu (8,261) , Michael Wainaina (6,007), Joseph Nyagah (5,554) and Cyrus Jirongo (3,832).
Aukot conceded defeat to President Uhuru and promised to fight to mount another challenge for the top seat in the future.
“While we might have come a distant third, we will play an effective opposition role now that the other outfit abandoned the role,” said Dr Aukot in his concession speech moments after President Uhuru was announced the winner.
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Check yourself into the…
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Check yourself into the nearest mental hospital ASAP.More is expected of you as a member of that esteemed learned group otherwise known as lawyers .Do it to avoid embarrassing your profession if not at least for your community for whom not much is known and am sure they like it that way.Even yourtribesmen for this one will agree you are on your own .Wazimu yaweza tibiwa kubali Tafadhali.
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In reply to Check yourself into the… by Anonymous (not verified)
"Do it to avoid embarrassing ...your community for whom not much is known" what an arrogant statement coming from NRM supporter who cry unfairness, tribalism and other shenanigans. Downright disrespectful.Go back to class learn more.
That is right Dr. Ekuru…
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That is right Dr. Ekuru Aukot is opposition leader. Fake Joshua is a terrorists leader. So far fake Joshua is the head of two terrorist organization namely NASA Terrorist Resistance Movement and People's Assembly
Yaas! I support him 100%! He…
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Yaas! I support him 100%! He will bring ideas on the table not encouraging violence ! Go Ekuru!
Since Raila is a rebel, then…
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Since Raila is a rebel, then by default Dr. Aukot becomes the official opposition leader. NRM in a terrorist group and it must be treated that way.
Dr. Ekuru, you have my…
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Dr. Ekuru, you have my undivided support. Kenyans now recognizes you as the official opposition leader since Raila is a guerrilla movement leader under the banner of NASA resistance movement. You are smart, articulate and focused-The right person to keep government in check.
Hallo are you Dr or a fake,…
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In reply to Dr. Ekuru, you have my… by DR. Koni Hanene (not verified)
Hallo are you Dr or a fake, if IEBC did not recognise that Raila was not in the Ballot how can one who was in the ballot but was defeated by one not in the ballot acquire that status, our constitution or laws then must be wanted what has Aukot fought for that I can remember, what does he stand for even you who are now expressing yourselves freely need to recognise that the terrorist you despise is the guy who brought that about, lest your feeble minds forgot
Smart move daktari, we need…
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Smart move daktari, we need fresh ideas and fresh minds for the future of this great nation. Do not fall into the trap of bitter opposition. Opposition should mean alternative for the good of the Kenyan people. I don't remember you coming from a dynasty, so take your time to build a name (usikimbie mpaka upate breki, usikubali kubebwa mgongoni-as in Darassa Muziki)
AUKOT. You're a Jubilee…
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AUKOT. You're a Jubilee Bridge to NO WHERE. So Go join George WAJACKOYA (former Presidential Candidate). You're a Drop in a Bucket Compared to any of the NASA Principals.
NASA principals are the past…
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In reply to AUKOT. You're a Jubilee… by Guest1 (not verified)
NASA principals are the past. Aukot is the future, like it or not. Even the opposition needs reform in Kenya to come out of the grip of one dictator in the name of baba.
I would support you 100%…
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I would support you 100%. You have brought a mature Political opposition. As a candidate I think You stand a chance to get support from kenyans.
I think you are absolutely…
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I think you are absolutely correct at least you stay the course and remain true to those individuals who believe in you and your message and above all you didn't incite violence or and criminal offense in your party to be inflicted on innocent Kenyans like rilla and NASA leaders did. To me they are criminals localize terrorist
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