Raila cautions over lukewarm support for referendum [News Bulletin]
- 5 years ago
CORD Leader Raila Odinga has cautioned Members of County Assemblies allied to the coalition of dire consequences if they reject the Okoa Kenya Referendum Bill when it comes before their respective assemblies.
Speaking during unveiling of the draft Bill, Odinga warned that the county leaders must overcome attempts by the central government to intimidate or compromise them.
“The first step is going to be through the County Assemblies, and we know that our MCAs are going to be intimidated, blackmailed, and are going to bribed to reject this draft. If they do so, I want to put them on notice, they know we are waiting for them in the court of public opinion,” Odinga stated.
Speaking during unveiling of the draft Bill, Odinga warned that the county leaders must overcome attempts by the central government to intimidate or compromise them.
“The first step is going to be through the County Assemblies, and we know that our MCAs are going to be intimidated, blackmailed, and are going to bribed to reject this draft. If they do so, I want to put them on notice, they know we are waiting for them in the court of public opinion,” Odinga stated.