President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past event. He is seeking a second term in the October 26 fresh election. [Photo: buzzkenya.com]
President Uhuru Kenyatta need to think deep and hard about his legacy, former Cabinet Minister Prof. Amukowa Anangwe has said.
Anangwe, who teaches political science at the University of Dodoma in Tanzania, observed that due to the current political crisis over repeat election, the country is on dangerous path.
But Kenyatta, according to Anangwe, can save the country if he stops taking 'antagonistic path'.
"If I were Uhuru, I would not want to use the forceful avenue. I would, instead, engage my opponents in dialogue with a view to ensuring a peaceful and credible poll," he said during an interview with The Nation.
Kenyatta has accused Raila of intending to cause violence and chaos to force a coalition government, ruling out any possibility of dialogue with his rival.
Anangwe said while the push by Jubilee to install Kenyatta as President may succeed, it will deny him the much-needed legitimacy of tenure.
"Jubilee cannot use coercive power to suppress a formidable opponent such as Odinga, who commands the support of nearly half the country," he noted.
The former Minister added: "Elections the world over are supposed to be underpinned by some basic parameters, including a free and fair process and participation of all, devoid of political intimidation."