[NASA leader Raila Odinga. He has asked his supporters to boycott the upcoming presidential repeat elections. Courtesy: The Star]
Opposition chief Raila Odinga has now said he will not recognize a win by President Uhuru Kenyatta after the upcoming repeat polls.
In an interview with the Sunday Nation, Raila said the elections cannot meet the constitutional threshold, further putting the presidential legitimacy of Uhuru should he be declared president-elect.
“You heard Chebukati say that he cannot deliver a credible poll. In fact, he said he can’t guarantee a fair one. Under such circumstances, even without addressing the issues we raised before, who would in their right frame of mind, agree to participate in such an exercise?” he posed.
The former Prime Minister further ruled out challenging President Kenyatta's reelection at the Supreme Court, arguing that it will be a waste of time.
“It (filing a petition) will be a waste of time. As far as we are concerned, this is not an election. Therefore, it is not a legal matter but a political one which must be dealt with as such,” he said.
Mr Odinga is scheduled to issue a comprehensive statement on the eve of election date.