We will not participate in a handshake, Prepare for the mother of all demos.
Addressing the media yesterday, Opposition leader Raila Odinga urged the government to brace themselves for the mother of all demos.
He stated that the biggest anti-government protests was yet to be witnessed on monday, appealing to his supporters to turn up in large numbers to protest the ‘ illegimate regime’
He stated,”We call upon all patriotic Kenyans to come out in large numbers for the mother of all demonstrations in Nairobi on Monday (March 27), and to do so peacefully.”
He further refuted claims that he is trying to broker a deal with Ruto allies for the protests to stop.
Raila highlighted that he is not interested in any handshake, what he wants is for the demands to made, to be met.
He stated,”Kenya Kwanza has continued to claim that all we are looking for is a handshake. We emphatically refute this unfounded rumour. This is an insult to the intelligence of Kenyans. We will not participate in a handshake with an illegitimate regime.”
Mr. Odinga also told off the clergy, who are calling for a dialogue between him and the head of state. He stated that he will not give in to their demands, he is just living in his truth.
Raila stated,”Our answer to the clergy on our protests is found in the bible and we are looking for the truth on the election server, lowering the cost of living, canceling the appointment of 50 CAS and reinstating ‘Cherera Four.”
He further condemned Communication Authority of Kenya’s director, Ezra Chiloba, for reprimanding the media. He highlighted that this it is a ploy to interfere with press freedom.