Economist David Ndii. [Photo| Nation]
Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions following the arrest of the National Super Alliance (Nasa) strategist David Ndii.
Ndii who was recently appointed the chairman of the steering committee for the People's Assembly organising the 12th December inaugural events was arrested on Sunday night.A section of twitter users under #ReleaseDavidNdii and #FreeNdii have called for the release of Ndii.Below are some reactions from twitter users:@Asamoh_: Dear @NPSOfficial_KE instead of going in circles , just arrest @RailaOdinga then you will know what it means to cross the read line. Leave @DavidNdii alone. # ReleaseDavidNdii@Shikohkihika: Sad and unfortunate that when you speak the truth .. you are Arrested. @DavidNdii has been among the few Kenyans Telling it as it is. . I believe that is true Patriotism #FreeNdii@machesodanweche: But the government has put up billboards everywhere saying it is going to foster unity and promote peace. So how does arresting@DavidNdii actually achieve any of the above?!? # ReleaseDavidNdii@davidmakali1: # FreeNdii arresting DN not smart. Untimely and unnecessary escalation of conflict.@UKenyatta , @WilliamsRuto@tinaokore: Arresting David Ndii will not stop us from swearing in the people’s president. UhuRuto trying to hard to “justify” their illegitimacy. Pathetic! # ReleaseDavidNdii@bensonchockbar: Secession is real if they are arresting David Ndii kumbe Jubilee ni waoga ivo# ReleaseDavidNdii
@ronniechirchir: These people saying # FreeNdii should first ask themselves why was he arrested in the first place. @DavidNdii is among those planning treasonous act of swearing in @RailaOdinga . Get facts.👌@thomjoel: Raila Odinga shld also give an order from above..just 0.5million pple we assembly at Diani Police station. David Ndii # FreeNdii@JamesGondi: The Arbitrary Arrest of Economist @DavidNdii is unpalatable in a constitutional democracy like Kenya. Is @UKenyatta reducing us to Burundi & Uganda or single party Era under Moi. Economic boycott/people's assembly continues # FreeNdii@DKothes: Arresting David Ndii will not grant you the legitimacy you are looking for.# ReleaseDavidNdii