The Orange Democratic Party (ODM) has dismissed reports that Azimio leader Raila Odinga has postponed Monday, April 3, 2023, anti-government demonstrations.
The opposition party in a tweet on Sunday, April 2, denounced the statement and flagged it as fake.
The fake statement claims that the former Prime Minister arrived at the decision after consulting religious leaders, the international community, and close family members.
“It is noted and agreed that the violence and vandalism experienced previously is not in line with what I want for this country. As a statesman and a patriot, my legacy is built on the foundation of democratic freedom, peace, love and unity.
“It is in this period that I find it fit and favorable to call on all Kenyans to exercise peace as we fall back to restrategize on alternative measures that will pile pressure on the government to bring down the cost of living, reform and transform the key institutions that are charged with protecting and advancing our democracy in order to strengthen our nation,” the fake statement read in part.
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The opposition is on Monday expected to hold mega demonstrations against the Kenya Kwanza government countrywide.
The government on the other hand has reiterated that the protests are illegal and it would not allow property to be destroyed.
“This is no longer demonstrating. It is post-election violence characterized by mugging, looting and violent robberies. The government will assert its authority in protecting lives and property and enforcing the rule of law," Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated on Saturday.
