ODM Party leader Raila Odinga with Governor Hassan Joho at the Jubilee hall in Mombasa. Photo: Hassan Joho/ facebook.com
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has launched a scathing attack on President Uhuru Kenyatta.Raila hit out at Uhuru over his recent remarks that he would teach Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho a lesson.Speaking on Saturday when he inspected the Uwanja wa Mbuzi Stadium in Nyali, Raila said the Presidents remarks are not only unconstitutional but also unacceptable.The former Prime Minister also said that they will not take such actions lying down. “I was surprised recently when President Uhuru claimed he can stop people from attending a public rally. This cannot happen as provided by the Constitution that Kenyans voted for in 2013,” he said, as quoted by the Nation. The opposition leader also reminded President Uhuru and his Deputy William Ruto that they are not in a competition with the 47 governors.Raila made the remarks in reference to the President’s recent tour at the Coast where Joho was barred from attending the re-launch of Mtongwe Ferry. According to Raila, the national government and county government should work together for the good of the common mwananchi. “Jubilee must know that we have the national and county governments which should complement each other. They are not in competition. If the Jubilee government can’t accept this, then there will be problems,” he added.