PNU just had an impromptu press conference at KICC.
Mungantana spoke first and sounded like he was at a campaign rally.
– First he had an issue with Ruto holding a press conference from the ECK Chairman’s chair and said that was disrepectful (guys…most of the country suspects you are rigging the elections and this is what you start off with?).
– Then he said that everyone has their own figures and this back and forth could go on forever (I agree, where is goddamn ECK). Went on to accuse ODM of incitement by claiming rigging.
Kiunjiru spoke next.
– Said that ODM was blockading the ECK and using delaying tactics to prevent the ECK from announcing the results.
– Said that Ruto was lying and that ODM’s statement was a sign of panic and desperation.
– Then finally after lots of polemics he appealed for calm until they results confirming that PNU will definitely win are announced (did he need to throw PNU in there?).
Kibwana spoke next.
– Accused ODM of usurping the mandate of ECK. Asked them to go to court if they had issues. Rambled on for a few minutes without really saying anything.
Wetangula spoke next.
– PNU also has issues e.g. in Cheplaungu but are not harassing the ECK. Will challenge in court if necessary.
– Also appealed for calm among Kenyans.
Overall, high on polemics and short on substance. Looks like it was hastily arranged. There was no appeal to reason or a good presentation of their case. Maybe they should have had someone more effective like Karua speak on their behalf. Again I’ll repeat that it is disingenuous to offer courts as a solution when petitions can be in courts for up to 5 years.
Some people arguing that Raila should concede for the sake of the country and push for a vote of no confidence since he has a majority and another election is held. However, we all know how Kenyan MPs operate, how many of them will be willing to go back to the polls so soon. Many will jump ship from ODM faster than you can blink.