President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday said NASA supporters can opt not to participate in the repeat presidential election scheduled for October 26.
Uhuru told Kitui residents said it is the constitutional right of NASA supporters not to vote as long as they do not block those willing to participate in the election.
"It is not a must for them to vote. We have so many Kenyans who do not have IDs and that has not stopped an election from happening."
"Let them not block those willing to do so," Uhuru said when he led campaigns in the region perceived to be pro-NASA.
The president said Jubilee Party is more than ready to participate in the fresh election.
He said this will be to prove that they were denied their outright win following the Supreme Court decision to nullify the August election.
Uhuru chided Opposition supporters for crippling the economy further saying they can choose to stop working and see if Raila Odinga will put food on their table.
"You are free to roam in the town for as long as you wish. But at the end of the day, you will be accountable to your families whether Baba will put food on the table."
NASA leaders have maintained they will only participate in the election if their irreducible minimums are met by IEBC.
Raila Odinga earlier said the coalition put forward the demands after IEBC defied a court order to open their servers for verification.
On accusations of his administration turning a blind eye on police brutality in NASA demos, Uhuru said the government has a responsibility to secure the property of those not taking part in the demos.
He said NASA members have a constitutional right to peacefully assemble, picket and demonstrate but will not be allowed to disrupt other people's businesses.
"We will take firm action, within the law, against those taking advantage of the demos to loot, injure and rob innocent Kenyans going on with their daily hustles," he said.
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Peaceful demonstrations have nothing to do with stone throwing, looting, robbing or attacks against police. Let them conduct themselves within the law."
Uhuru said he was grateful for the little votes he garnered in the August election further urging residents to back his reelection.
"We thank you for the little votes you gave us but we appeal that in the repeat election consider us," the president said.
Deputy President William Ruto took issue with Raila for targeting him on the campaign trail.
Ruto said if Raila has really withdrawn from the race, then he should spare the country unnecessary drama and let those willing to participate in the election proceed.
"If you have really withdrawn why the violence, demos, and demands. You are even complaining inclusion of other candidates as if they will defeat you on 26."
"Now you are targeting me in your latest attacks but if you really want to dare me lets meet on the ballot 2022," Ruto said.
Extending an invitation to Kalonzo Musyoka to join the Jubilee brigade, Ruto said he had warned Kalonzo that NASA would not win the August vote.
"We are ready to work with Kalonzo, let him wake from the slumber and join Jubilee."
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