Azimio Chiefs Shun Away From Raila’s Dialogue Push
Former Defense Cabinet Secretary Eugine Wamalwa is the latest Azimio-Affiliated leader to back away from the call for dialogue following anti-government protests.
Taking on X (Formerly Twitter), Wamalwa reiterated that the public outcry over the call for dialogue demonstrated that Kenyans are not interested in round table discussions with the government.
According to him, the current regime should engage in more than just talks and dialogues with the opposition.
He urged the government to take the necessary actions, including a slew of austerity measures that will drive change in various government parastatals.
I agree with @skmusyoka @TheWiperParty that what Kenyans want is ACTION not DIALOGUE and we should not be used to sanitize this failed Regime. #IamNotBoarding https://t.co/WlcwedVGmM
— Eugene L. Wamalwa (@EugeneLWamalwa) July 11, 2024
“I agree with Kalonzo Musyoka that what Kenyans want is ACTION, not DIALOGUE and we should not be used to sanitize this failed Regime,” he stated.
Wamalwa went on to say that he would not participate in the conversation and urged other Azimio-affiliated leaders to shun from taking part in dialogue with the government.
Iam not boarding!
— Eugene L. Wamalwa (@EugeneLWamalwa) July 9, 2024
This comes one day after Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka distanced himself from the ongoing dialogue call.
Kalonzo took a swipe at leaders on his X account, stating that he would convene a meeting with Azimio leaders to discuss some of the issues raised.
At @TheWiperParty NEC earlier today, it was clear that Kenyans want ACTION NOT DIALOGUE. I'll tell @RailaOdinga the same when we meet as Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party.
— Kalonzo Musyoka (@skmusyoka) July 10, 2024
We cannot be seen to be sanitizing this Ruto regime. pic.twitter.com/WtCf7XrFPG
“I’ll tell Raila Odinga the same when we meet as Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party. We cannot be seen to be sanitizing this Ruto regime,” read part of a tweet on Thursday.
Similarly, Martha Karua joined the list of leaders who opposed the call to dialogue.
In her reaction, Karua stated that for the talks to be successful, all parties must have goodwill, referring to the move as a trap.
The call to dialogue came during the signing of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Amendment Bill, 2024.
The IEBC bill is one of the key outcomes of the National Dialogue Committee discussions.
In an unexpected turn of events, Walamwa, who represented the opposition in the NADCO talks, denied the final report from the talks but has remained loyal to the opposition.
Wamalwa stated that he does not believe they did justice to the most pressing issue for Kenyans, the cost of living.
He insisted that the report was still a burden for Kenyans.
“l didn’t and will not append my signature to the NADCO report, and have not and will not accept any sitting allowance for the same because l believe we did not do justice to the single most important issue to Kenyans which is the cost of living.”
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have agreed to convene a six-day multisectoral forum.
The forum, which will begin on Monday, July 15 and end on Saturday, will promote national dialogue and seek long-term solutions to Kenya’s pressing issues.
Azimio Chiefs Shun Away From Raila’s Dialogue Push
