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| Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and ODM officials arrive at Kamukunji grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, for a political rally Sunday. [Photo: Moses Omusula/Standard] |
Nairobi, Kenya: Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has hit out at the Jubilee government over the International Criminal Court cases, saying leaders should not incite but unite the country.
He said the challenge facing President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and radio journalist Joshua arap Sang at the ICC would not be resolved by abusing the international community.
“We know that there are people who were killed during the postelection violence. There are people who were maimed and thousands of children left orphans. We need to bring Kenyans together first. People should not go round the country making noise yet Kenyans are not united,” said Raila.
Addressing supporters at Kamukunji grounds in Kibra, Nairobi, yesterday, Raila noted that there was need to heal the nation and unite Kenyans. He said the process of ICC should run its course.
In reference to the UN Security Council’s vote on deferral of the cases, the former Premier said this was not the time to blame but to forgive each other.
“Kenyans should forgive each other so that we can have a united nation,” added Raila.
The African Union (AU) had requested the UN Security Council to defer the cases against Uhuru and Ruto for one year to allow them to deal with the security threats posed by Al-Qaeda-linked Somali militants.
Rampant insecurity
However, the 15-member council was split – seven members, including Russia and China, voted in favour, and eight abstained, including France, the US and Britain. Resolutions need nine votes and no vetoes to pass. Britain, France, the US, China and Russia hold veto powers.
The former co-principal in Kibaki’s administration decried insecurity and challenged President Kenyatta to resign if he has failed to curb the rising cases of insecurity.
He recounted how Nyakach MP Aduma Owuor’s parents were killed and asked the Government to assure Kenyans of their security.
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