Tourism CS Najib Balala at a past event, [Photo/ buzzkenya.com]
Tourism Cabinet Secretary (CS) Najib Balala has laughed off Raila Odinga’s announcement of transforming NASA into a National Resistance Movement.Balala has said the move marks the end of Raila’s tenure in politics.Speaking to journalists after casting his vote in Mvita, Mombasa on Thursday, Balala said Raila has committed political suicide by turning himself to a resistance leader.The CS said Raila and other opposition leaders are fighting a losing battle adding, that Kenyans are fed up with them.Balala stated that Raila has no other option but to quit politics."Raila Odinga should realise that he no longer appeals to Kenyans and must bow out of politics," said Balala.The CS asked Kenyans to ignore Raila's resistance movement, adding that the interests of the country are much bigger than those of opposition leaders.He also pleaded with Kenyans to remain peaceful and united, adding that President Uhuru Kenyatta's government is keen to unite all Kenyans.On Wednesday, Raila said that NASA has transformed into a National Resistance Movement.Raila said that the movement will fight for the country's electoral justice and ensure equality among Kenyans. The opposition leader called on his supporters to boycott the Thursday repeat presidential poll and instead hold peaceful vigils.