Azimio resumes demos on Wednesday following the Sabasaba Day protests held on Friday 7th. The leader claims that the nation will come to a standstill on Wednesday.
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party announced that it will continue with the countrywide anti-government protests. Wednesday next week will mark its onset, vowing to intensify the demonstrations from what happened on Friday, Saba Saba Day.
The Azimio leaders led by Raila Odinga asked Kenyans to prepare themselves for demonstrations. He called on people from all parts of the country as the coalition embarks on a mass signature collection exercise. The signatures will be used to delegitimize the ruling Kenya Kwanza government.
Odinga thanked Kenyans for showing up in large numbers to take part in Friday’s protests saying: “We thank Kenyans and assure that mapambano itaendelea. Tutakuwa uwanjani tena wiki ijayo siku ya jumatano.”
“The people of Kenya have a right to picket, demonstrate, and petition. Article 1 of the Constitution says that the sovereignty in Kenya is vested in the people of Kenya and the people can either exercise it directly or through their elected representatives,” said Odinga.
He was addressing the media at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation after the rally at Kamukunji Grounds.
National Assembly Minority Leader, Opiyo Wandayi, echoed Odingas sentiments. he vowed that they would relentlessly pursue their goal.
“We are going to continue with this journey and come next week, Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 we are going to have even more serious demonstrations throughout the country,” said Wandayi.
He added: “On Wednesday the whole country will come to a standstill as Kenyans of all walks of life participate in massive demonstrations in every width and breadth of the country. It is going to continue until the end…there is no stopping.”
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The Ugunja MP rubbished calls by the government to have the Coalition seek permission from the police before holding the public consultations saying the police would only be consulted to offer protection for the protestors.
As for Nairobi protesters, he noted that the protests on Wednesday will be marked with yet another mega rally at the Kamukunji grounds.
Odinga said the opposition would be seeking to actualize a referendum from the signatures collected. he mentioned that that would ultimately eject President William Ruto’s administration.
“Today we launched the movement to collect signatures from Kenyans so that they can say they are withdrawing their delegation of powers to the elected leaders,” he stated.
The Deputy President however mentioned that the signatures being collected are worthless and cannot be used against a sitting president.
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