NASA leader Raila Odinga at a past function (Photo/nairobinews.nation.co.ke)
NASA leader Raila Odinga on Saturday called upon police and army officers not to get involved in the presidential elections.
Speaking at Masinde Muliro grounds in Nairobi's Mathare slums, Raila reminded security personnel not to be used by politicians aligned to the Jubilee leadership for selfish gains.
"We respect our Army and Police but we are telling them not to get involved in election matters. Let Kenyans elect their own leaders," said Raila, as quoted by Nation.
The former prime minister also said that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) can no longer be trusted to conduct a credible election. The opposition leader also said that the ruling party cannot compel Kenyans to take part in an election under the leadership of this commission.
"You cannot force Kenyans to go to an election supervised by thieves. We will only go to elections after knowing the referee does not favor any side, “said NASA leader.
The remarks of Raila come after President Uhuru Kenyatta attacked Chief Justice David Maraga following his ruling on the general elections. Maraga and his team called for a fresh election despite division among the judges on the panel.