Presidential candidate Philip Murgor and Cord leader Raila Odinga. PHOTO/nation.co.ke
Presidential aspirant Philip Murgor has pleaded with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to extend the period for mass voter registration exercise currently going on.
The candidate for United Democratic Movement said that the period should be extended to give Kenyans enough time to enjoy their right of voting.
“The government is systematically denying potential voters IDs in opposition strongholds so that they don’t acquire voters’ cards in the next elections,” said Murgor.
He has also requested that the national registration bureau speeds up release of the new national ID cards and minimise the period used to get the document after application.
“The President must give all Kenyans equal opportunities. On governance, he has failed to deliver on his promises after years in power and it would be good if he allowed Kenyans to choose the right leaders,” Murgor said.
He also appealed to Kenyans to register massively to send home the current government.
“I urge all Kenyans to register as voters to stop inflated projects meant to steal from Kenyans. They also take part in the process to build the nation and stop intimidation from Jubilee when they demand their rights,” said Murgor.
“We want our country back on the development on the development agenda and stop targeting critics for any opposition,” he added.