Outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta has been advised to relinquish his position of chairing Azimio- One Kenya Alliance, to preserve the legacy he has left behind of transforming the country for the last 10 years.
Making the appeal, Head of Mission, PIMAC International Election Observer, Pius Masai, said the outgoing President is a national figure who should remain neutral to be consulted by any person from any party for advice.
He noted that his position as chair of Azimio will hinder those in other parties from seeking his wisdom and direction.
“President Kenyatta has done very well for the country in the past 10 years and to preserve his respect he must leave leadership of the Azimio to other leaders and remain as an advisor,” he noted.
Masai disclosed that the outgoing President may fall out with many if he remains rooted to the Azimio Party where many will see him as taking over in the opposition after leading the government.
He said Kenyatta’s solid leadership skills have been praised in Africa and worldwide with many East Africa Countries seeing Kenya as a model for advancing democracy. “The President should instead act as a mediator between the incoming government and the opposition party led by ODM Leader Raila Odinga,” he noted.
At the same time, Masai asked President Elect William Ruto to unite the country and forget about the differences he has had with his competitors in the race to Statehouse.
“The President elect should reach out to his competitors to join hands in serving the nation,” he noted.
