Religious leaders have called on Narok county residents to embrace peace and avoid engaging in actions that might compromise the existing harmony in the region.
They said the two gubernatorial candidates should ensure that their supporters maintain peace as the final tallying of the county results is being done by Independent Boundary and Electoral Commission (IEBC).
This follows utterances by a section of the Maasai Council of Elders led by chairman Kelena ole Nchoe who alleged that there was massive voter bribery in the gubernatorial race that could compromise the outcome of the results.
Their alleged utterances raised tension in the county and hundreds of young people were seen moving towards the Maasai Mara University County tallying centre, chanting slogans in support of ODM candidate governor candidate Moitalel Ole Kenta.
Earlier today, the move also forced the locals to protest by closing the busy Narok-Bomet-Mai Mahiu highway demanding fairness in the process.
Led by Bishop John Mpurkoi of Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Narok Church, they said all the people should continue to remain calm ahead of the announcement of the final results which will determine the next crop of leaders for the county.
“This county is big and we should not engage in activities that will affect the whole electoral process. We need to leave IEBC to carry their mandate without any hindrances,” said Mpurkoi.
The clergy called on political tolerance saying there are better ways of addressing issues instead of raising tensions among the people.
He spoke to the Star on phone.
He called on the leaders who will not be declared winners in the polls to support the winners and accept the verdict of the people.
“As the church, we will play a great role in uniting the winners with those who lost in various seats and forge ahead as the county so as ensure the services are delivered to the people,” said Mpurkoi.
