Azimio One Kenya Presidential Candidate Raila Odinga has accepted the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President-elect William Ruto’s election, but he stated that he disagreed with the decision.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 5, he urged his supporters to remain calm while upholding the rule of law.
“We have always stood for the rule of law and the constitution. In this regard, we respect the opinion of the court although we vehemently disagree with their decision,” read the statement in part.
Raila insisted that his legal team presented impenetrable evidence before the seven-judge panel, and that he believed Ruto’s election would have been overturned.
“Our lawyers proffered irrefutable evidence and the facts were on our side, unfortunately, the judges saw it otherwise. We find it incredible that the judges found against us on all nine (9) grounds and occasions resulted in unduly exaggerated language to refute our claims,” read the statement in part.
Raila said even though the judgement was not in their favour, it does not end the Azimio la Umoja movement.
“The judgement is by no means the end of our movement, in fact, it inspires us to redouble our efforts to transform this country into a prosperous democracy where each and every Kenyan can find their full bel; ongoing,” he stated.
The former prime minister said that he will soon communicate their plans of continuing with the struggle for transparency, accountability and democracy.
On Monday, the apex court in a unanimous ruling upheld William Ruto’s victory as the fifth President of Kenya.
