Mt Kenya youths have asked Cord leader Raila Odinga and other opposition leaders to respect the presidency.
Linford Mutembei, chairman of the Mt Kenya Youth Caucus, referred to Raila's recent refusal to stand in honour of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Mutembei
said the Cord leader's action, at late minister William Ntimama's burial last Wednesday,
showed disrespect and set a bad example.
"For someone who wants to lead the country to not stand to give the President respect... It showed immaturity and set a bad precedent for leadership," he said.
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Mutembei, who spoke in Kiambu town on Saturday, said Raila's move indicated Cord supporters should follow suit.
"Raila is showing his supporters that they should not respect the President. This should be condemned as it shows political competition is enmity," he said.
"Uhuru has consistently
told Ralla to respect the presidency... It is time leaders respected one another for peace and harmony
to prevail in Kenya."
Caucus secretary general
Stephen Karanja said Cord leaders should desist from insulting the
president and learn to politick maturely.
"As
youths we are angered whenever the President is insulted by the
opposition. This incident showed how immature the leaders are," he said.
The youths said politicians should set examples by respecting each other, and not promote divisive politics.
"When
leaders do not respect each other it only means there will be chaos. We should not let ourselves be divided; we should embrace
unity," said Karanja.
The caucus asked the President to ensure development and unity.
