By our correspondent
Raila Odinga is vehemently pushing for a referendum vote eight years after Kenyans promulgated a new constitutional dispensation sparking a heated political spell that comes hot in the heels of a highly disputed 2017 general election.
The Opposition Democratic Movement (ODM) leader has started a campaign that seemingly tests the tenacity of Kenyan public and politicians opposed to any amendments to the new constitution.
“You will not stop an idea whose time has come,” Mr Odinga told a charged rally in Awendo town, Migori County, during campaigns for the Migori Senate candidate Ochillo Ayacko ““Our constitution is very ripe for change. We must evaluate…”
The tone and taste of Mr. Odinga’s invigorated push for amendment is bold, a waging campaign to woe Kenyans to accept another round of amendment that comes amidst unfavourable political and economic times.
“Those who are opposed to this debate are like the cries of a frog that can never stop cattle from drinking water,” Mr. Odinga told his opponents, the likes of Kenyatta’s deputy Mr. William Ruto.
A host of political bigwigs led by the Deputy President, Mr William Ruto, are opposed to the referendum call with a reason that another constitutional change will put the country into an endless state of elections.
The push for a constitutional revision is intended to create more posts within the executive arm of the government such as a ceremonial presidency and a powerful prime minister among other slots that are expected to accommodate a host of politicians.
