Opposition leaders at a past event. [Photo|Nasa coalition]Opposition leader Raila Odinga says his NASA coalition has two options to win over the ruling Jubilee government.He said the current troubles that Kenya is facing were caused by the presidency, which must change."The source of all these problems is in the Executive; the presidency to be precise. This has to be restructured to conform to the changing dynamics in our country," said Odinga.In his New Year message on Sunday, December 31, he said the imperial presidency that NASA sought to contain was rearing its head again, interfering with and intimidating other institutions. "We cannot stand by and watch as the monster rises again. Soon, it will be too late."He disclosed the two options that NASA has, to salvage Kenyans from poor leadership and electoral injustices.The first one is dialogue."NASA has two ways to realize these goals. We can sit down on the negotiating table with our Jubilee opponents and discuss how to fix our electoral system, reform the executive, protect the Judiciary, reform the security sector and strengthen devolution," said the former prime minister.He noted that his coalition was ready the negotiations as long as critical issues are addressed. "We are ready for such dialogue as long as these issues are on the table," he said.The second way out is his swearing-in as president alongside his deputy, Kalonzo Musyoka.This, he said this would be realized if NASA takes the issues to the people and let them decide without the involvement of the State. In a statement, Odinga further indicated within the first week of the New Year, they would unveil a programme for civil disobedience, peaceful protests, non-cooperation with and resistance to an illegitimate regime in addition to People’s Assemblies. "NASA’s position remains that until electoral justice is achieved, we will not recognize the Jubilee regime and the so-called election of Uhuru Kenyatta as President," he concluded.

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