For a few months now, postponing the 2022 general election has been the talk of the town.
According to the latest report from the International African Court in Arusha, Tanzania, a conversation that was initiated slowly by COTU secretary general Honorable Francis Atwoli is now getting traction.
The court, which is responsible for resolving constitutional crisis cases in Africa, has finally spoken out on the present debate among African states about whether or not to hold elections during the Covid-19 virus outbreak.
The court ruled that each member state has absolute authority to postpone elections if various factors are present.
Disease outbreaks, wars, and threats to national security are just a few examples.
On multiple occasions, supporters of President Kenyatta and those of Orange democratic party leader Raila Odinga have called for the election to be postponed, citing the country’s dire economic situation as a priority.
They also mentioned the current pandemic, which could make it difficult for individuals to migrate from one place to another on their way to the polls.
Those close to the deputy president reject the concept of an election effort.
They allege that the government intends to utilize such a strategy as a means of pressuring the government to release the Building Bridges Initiative report, which is scheduled to be late and arrive in September.
*This article was written by Ramadhan Kambi for Uzalendo News. Email: uzalendonews@gmail.com for News tips and Inquiries.
