NASA planning to swear-in Raila Odinga at Moi Stadium Kisumu, says Moses Kuria

NASA leader Raila Odinga flanked by Kisumu County Governor Anyang' Nyong'o and his deputy Mathew Owilli and other county officials addresses the press outside the Kisumu Governor’s office. [Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard]

National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga is planning to storm State House in Kisumu after his swearing-in, Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria has claimed.

Mr Kuria said Justice Richard Otieno Kwach will conduct the swearing-in at Moi Stadium in Kisumu on Jamhuri Day.

“NASA planning to swear in Raila Odinga at Moi Stadium Kisumu. Justice Richard Otieno Kwach to conduct the swearing in. He will then move with his supporters and storm State House, Kisumu,” Kuria posted on social media.

Attorney-General (AG) Githu Muigai on Thursday warned NASA against swearing-in Raila.

Prof Muigai indicated the Government would prevent any breach of the rule of law and the Constitution.

“A swearing in of any person not lawfully declared to have won an election by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and that is not done by the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya is null and void ab initio.

“The criminal law of the Republic of Kenya stipulates that this sort of process is high treason. It is high treason by the persons involved and any other person facilitating that process,” Muigai said.

United States had also warned that the plan by NASA would be in contravention of the law.

“The United States also urges opposition leaders to work within Kenya’s laws to pursue the reforms they seek and to avoid extra-constitutional actions such as the proposed “inauguration ceremony” on December 12,” a statement from the Embassy read.

Raila on Thursday condemned western envoys for meddling in Kenya’s political affairs while turning their back on police brutality.

“Our friends can give us advice, give the advice in private. Do not come and shout at us and tell us we are going to violate the Constitution. Which Constitution my foot!” an agitated Raila said.

The Opposition chief spoke at City Mortuary in Nairobi where the NASA brigade had gathered to condole with families of 16 deceased victims of alleged police brutality.