THE debate over the date of the 2022 General Elections has sparked speculation, with politicians loyal to Deputy President William Ruto threatening to sue the government for the United Nations (UN).
Nyali MP Mohamed Ali and former Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar said the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, which Dr Ruto hopes to use for the 2022 presidency, will not allow the election to be postponed.
“We will oppose this and even write a letter to the United Nations (UN) Security Council stating that Kenya is not at war, and therefore the government should put in place measures to ensure that elections are held as planned,” said Mr Omar.
Last week, the African Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued a statement to African nations that will not be able to hold elections because of the corona crisis, with a view to postponing it; provided that there are national laws that allow for the postponement of General Elections.
The Constitution requires General Elections to be held in the fifth year after each election, in the second Tuesday of August.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has already announced elections will be held on August 9, 2022.
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“The biggest tragedy will continue to live under this discriminatory government in providing services to Kenyans.
“We will not sit back and watch the election be postponed unconstitutionally. “Those who are pushing for it know they have lost their popularity in the grassroots and now they want more time to prepare for elections,” Mr Omar stressed.
Mr Ali added: “There are county officials and others in the central government who have been trying to silence me. I will not remain silent when a few people want to benefit while the people are suffering. ”
The two were speaking at a press conference in Mombasa, after re-launching the UDA membership registration.
Speaking in R premises, Nyandarua County, Mugirango South MP Sylvanus Osoro said they would not allow the date to be changed.
“The advice given by the African Court of Justice has not given Kenya permission to postpone the elections. We have our date protected by the Constitution, ”said the MP at a ceremony where Dr Ruto had gone to thank the residents for electing the MCA of the UDA party.
West Pokot Governor Prof John Lonyangapuo warned that rumors of a plot to postpone the general election could plunge the nation into chaos. He said such politics are dangerous for the country.
“We need to put an end to rumors and propaganda about this issue. Even if it is true, let it come. Let’s reduce the political heat and serve Kenyans, ”said Prof Lonyangapuo in Kanyarkwat as he inspected the projects.
Narc Kenya chief Martha Karua, speaking on Saturday in Riandira village, Kirinyaga County, said the election date could only be changed if Kenya was at war with another nation.
“Currently, Kenya is peaceful; The election date should remain the same, ”the former constitutional minister said, urging Kenyans to stand firm against any conspiracy to postpone elections.
“We must be prepared to reject any government conspiracy to postpone the election date. The vote must be held in accordance with the Constitution, ”he said.
