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Nairobi, Kenya – Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has publicly urged President William Ruto to resign, citing a “blatant refusal to respect and enforce the Constitution” as the rationale behind his demand. Speaking during a press conference at the SKM Command Centre in Nairobi, Musyoka condemned the recent surge in abductions, labeling the situation as a critical failure of leadership.
“President Ruto must take responsibility as the commander in chief of the abduction squad,” Kalonzo declared, framing the current government as a “criminal enterprise.” He went on to assert that the systemic abuses have reached a level that necessitates international scrutiny. “For avoidance of doubt, the Director General of National Intelligence Service (NIS) cannot be held responsible alone. The ICC Statute speaks of the individual bearing the highest responsibility, and that is not Noordin Haji, but William Ruto,” Kalonzo stated emphatically.
The Azimio coalition, led by Musyoka and supported by several other key leaders, has been vocal against what they perceive to be the government’s increasing authoritarianism. “Ruto and his allies’ dictatorship must be considered an ICC statute case,” he added, indicating the gravity of the situation and the potential for international intervention.
Kalonzo asserted that the Kenyan people would no longer tolerate intimidation. “We will fight them in court, we’ll fight them in the streets, we’ll fight them everywhere,” he declared. He emphasized the need for President Ruto to honor his oath of office and respect the 2010 Constitution, calling for the immediate release of remaining abductees.
The opposition’s claims come as tensions escalate. Daadab MP Maalim, a staunch defender of President Ruto, has faced backlash for using inflammatory language against government critics. Last year, he was summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission for similar remarks that were deemed inflammatory against protesting youth.
In a related development, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni criticized Ruto’s allies over their reactions to Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi’s statements concerning his son’s abduction. “So if your son or daughter is abducted and you cannot get hold of Ruto, what does that mean to us? We are on our own,” Kioni stated, underscoring the perceived disconnect between the government and the struggles of ordinary Kenyans.
As the call for Ruto’s resignation reverberates across the political landscape, the country is left grappling with the implications of these accusations amid a climate of fear and uncertainty. The increasing tension between the opposition and the government may shape the political narrative in the lead-up to future elections, as both sides prepare for a potentially bruising battle over the heart and soul of Kenya’s democracy.