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| Kenya rejects opposition's demand for election re-run |
| 2008-01-05 |
| The Kenyan government on Friday rejected an opposition request for a presidential election re-run within three months, saying the proposal smacked of “blackmail”. “The government will never yield to blackmail. People should stop using violence as blackmail,” government spokesman Alfred Mutua told reporters when queried about the opposition’s demand for a fresh election. Kenya’s opposition demanded Friday a re-run of disputed presidential elections, as massed police blocked its supporters staging a rally. At least 355 people have died in political and tribal clashes since December 27 polls resulted in the re-election of President Mwai Kibaki, despite angry allegations of vote-rigging from defeated challenger Raila Odinga. Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) said fresh election should be held within three months. “The way forward will involve a transitional arrangement during which proper preparation can be made for a new election ... that will be transparent and democratic,” ODM secretary general Anyang Nyongo said. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 "And we'll keep having elections until we win..." Not said, but implied. Shoot the lot. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2008-01-05 14:57 |