International observers to the just concluded presidential elections rerun have called on those who have grievances following the declaration of incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta as winner, to seek legal redress.
They spoke as opposition leader Raila Odinga announced that he would use peaceful protests, economic boycotts and convene a people’s assembly to push for free and fair elections.
Odinga, who boycotted the rerun, termed Kenyatta’s 98% victory as a sham. He did not, however, say if he will move to court to challenge the results.
The European Union has termed the current situation as a “dangerous political standoff.” Both AU and EU have called for those any side that does not agree with the outcome to go to court.
“If the election is allowed to stand, the highest office in the land will be occupied by a person who has usurped power. We at, NASA, are resolute that this sham election cannot and will not be allowed to stand.”
Odinga, who did not say if he would be going to court, called for dialogue through the convening of a people’s assembly.
“Before engaging in any dialogue, we must also be clear what differences we are sitting down to resolve. The political crisis we are in is about free and fair elections. “
According to the law, anyone wishing to challenge the outcome of the polls has until Monday next week to file a petition at the Supreme Court.
