Raila Rubbishes Calls for a Truce, Promises Mother of all Protests Next Week

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has rubbished the calls for a truce between him and President William Ruto, saying that the Azimio coalition would not reach an agreement with an ‘illegitimate government’.

Mr. Odinga while addressing the press on Thursday, March 23 also promised the biggest anti-government demonstration yet.

Moreover, the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance leader urged his supporters to show up for the planned peaceful protests in large numbers.

“We call upon all patriotic Kenyans to come out in large numbers for the mother of all demonstrations in Nairobi on Monday (March 27), and to do so peacefully,” Raila said.

Raila also stated that Kenya Kwanza government’s claims that Azimio is pushing for a handshake is baseless and false.

“Kenya Kwanza has continued to claim that all we are looking for is a handshake. We emphatically refute this unfounded rumor. This is an insult to the intelligence of Kenyans. We will not participate in a handshake with an illegitimate regime,” Raila added.

Raila Odinga’s rebuttal comes after a call by Catholic Bishops advising him to seek alternative avenues for voicing his grievances.

Moreover, in a press briefing on Wednesday, the Catholic Bishops appealed to President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga to consider dialogue to end the current stalemate.

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” Our answer to the clergy on our protests is found in the bible and we are looking for the truth on the election server, lowering the cost of living, canceling the appointment of 50 CAS and reinstating ‘Cherera Four’,” Raila stated.

In addition, Mr. Odinga condemned the Communication Authority boss Ezra Chiloba’s order on media covering anti-government protests, adding that it is a ploy to interfere with press freedom.

As such, Raila demanded that the Authority review the ‘outdated directive’

He also insisted that the bi-weekly demonstrations will continue until the government heeds their demands.