NASA protests have led to high food prices and increased cost of living, Jackson Mandago has said, and asked the Opposition to end them.
The Uasin Gishu Governor asked the Opposition to call off the
anti-IEBC demos, saying they are adversely affecting
the people.
"Farmers are struggling to produce food but they are busy on the streets, demonstrating and blocking transport, causing prices of commodities to go up."
He
Jubilee Party campaigns in Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet on Monday.
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Mandago and his team
were forced to trekmore than five
kilometres after their vehicles got stuck on muddy, rough and slippery roads in Marakwet.
But he said: "We will go to all corners to get the votes because we know it's the people who will decide."
The Governor, who is leading campaigns for President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election, challenged NASA leaders to face off with Jubilee at the ballot instead of "chickening out".
He accused NASA hopeful Raila Odinga of putting Kenya through endless, vicious political circles that undermine the economy and stability.
"Just the other day, Raila said he will not take part in the presidential race yet he is still meddling with preparations . He is not a candidate...he should quit completely."
Mandago said NASA protests against IEBC will not take place in Rift Valley because residents are not interested in chaos.
He added the election should take place on October 26 as planned
so Kenyans can elect leaders of their choice and move on.
Earlier today, Deputy President William Ruto said Jubilee does not have a problem with IEBC meeting NASA's demands as long as the constitution and laws are respected.
Ruto also does not understand why NASA is still issuing demands on who should print ballot papers, the mode of result transmission and the appointment of election management officials.
But he said: "We have no problem with IEBC agreeing with our competitors on the minimum conditions or irreducible minimums.
"They can agree on a new supplier of ballot papers, issues of technology, sacking of [IEBC CEO Ezra] Chiloba...so long as it is within the constitution and Supreme Court ruling that elections be held in 60 days."