Opposition’s attempt to have dialogue with Uhuru unreasonable

On Monday, CORD protesters stormed the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) headquarters in Nairobi in a blatant attempt to oust the commissioners.

However, as usual, their attempt was thwarted by anti-riot police.

As if that was not bad enough, the CORD principals have vowed to continue with vociferous demonstration until the commissioners vacate office.

While many Kenyan have expressed their dissatisfaction and disenchantment with the current crop of IEBC commissioners, Article 251 of Kenya’s Constitution stipulates the grounds on which a member of a commission, or holder of an independent office may be removed from office.

Truth be told, the current IEBC commissioners were vetted by the National Assembly and any person desiring the removal of any commissioner must forward his petition to the House. Period!

Therefore, the opposition leaders’ mass action and attempt to have dialogue with the President Uhuru Kenyatta are foolhardy and futile.

Furthermore, under the current Constitution, the president no longer enjoys any unwritten powers except those given by the supreme law.

As we head toward next year’s General Election, let’s respect the Constitution.