Raila accepts defeat in 2013 but says Dialogue is his major concern (security and graft)

Former
Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, on
Friday agreed that lost the last
year’s Presidential election to
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his
Deputy, William Ruto.
In a long letter adressed to the
President, Raila through his
communicaction adviser Eliud
Owalo said all that he only wants
is dialogue to adress pertinent
issues affecting the country such
as insecurity, corruption and
nepotism.
The former PM also assured the
President that he is not out to
interfere with his tenure after
accepting defeat in the 2013
General Election.
“Last year after the Supreme
Court heard and determined my
petition challenging the
presidential elections, I accepted
the verdict. I did that as a true
believer in constitutionalism and
the rule of law and declared that
Kenya is greater than any one of
us,” Raila said.
“However, since then, Kenya has
been faced with major problems
and challenges that may tear the
country apart if not immediately
addressed. I have chosen the
path of dialogue as the lawful and
sensible way of dealing with what
the country faces today.” Raila
added.
In the letter, Raila also reiterated
that his planned rallies ahead of
Saba Saba are peaceful and only
aimed at highlighting what he
describes as genuine concerns on
issues affecting Kenyans.
He begged the President to accept
his grievances saying the country
has one Head of State and he is
ready to accept any word from
the President who he described
as his brother.