Raila’s lawyer writes to ICC, demands inquiry into the political situation in Kenya.
Raila’s lawyer writes to ICC; The lawyer accused President William Ruto of disregard for the Constitution and Laws of Kenya as well as contempt for democracy.
He also accused Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome of forming a rogue police unit to ambush Azimio supporters during demonstrations.
The letter read,”The squads are reported to be dressed in plain clothes to operate outside the normal command structure and to take direction directly from select commanders appointed for that purpose by Japheth Koome.”
The lawyer also accused the police head of usurping the Judiciary’s powers and banning demonstrations which is a constitutional right.
The letter further outlined that police officers attacked and shot at Raila Odinga’s car, but no action was taken thereafter.
He outlined,”A report of the attack was made the next day and a complaint lodged the same day but no action was taken.”
The lawyer also pointed fingers to the Deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of sending goons to destroy the Northlands ranch that belongs to Uhuru Kenyatta.
The letter read,”This communication states that there exists a deliberate policy by the Kenya Kwanza coalition leadership both within and outside government to alienate members of Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition party from Kenya’s economic and political life and to execute physical attacks on any members of the Azimio coalition who expresses any dissent there to which are intended to or in any case prevent the said members from enjoying human rights and fundamental freedoms recognised under International Law.”
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