Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned them of threatening National Electoral Commission officials in the country as well as the preparation of a new election that will face severe opposition.In addition, he has appealed to the majority of voters to participate in a controversial election on Thursday the 26th of October.The president has said enough security officials have been sent to various areas to ensure security there is a day."When we prepare for presidential election to be held on October 26, it is important to maintain peace, as we did (August) and at times," he said."The voting choosing the leaders we want is the right that was fought by our ancestors, and we must guard it.""The law will be used equally in spite of your status in society or politics, and no one will be tried." For those who are dating during a period of violence, your days will reach the end, the law will take its course and will be punished properly. "The leader was citing during the Day of Heroes Day celebrations that are celebrated every 20th anniversary of celebrating the warriors who fought for independence with other Kenyans who made a unique contribution to the nation after independence.Opposition leader Raila Odinga resigned from the polls on Thursday and stressed that there would be no election that day.
Instead, he urged his followers to organize protests across the country.The opposition leader has led a political meeting in the area of Bondo, in western Kenya where he has encouraged Kenyans to be united and maintain peace.Mr Odinga has been pressing for reform in the electoral commission before the election of a new election.Among these changes, he wanted chief executive officer Ezra Chiloba to go down with other senior officials in the commission.The report says Mr. Chiloba has decided to go for three weeks' vacation from Monday, which will ensure that he will not be present during the election.
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