A group of elders in Mombasa has asked
NASA leaders to quit politics if they cannot concede defeat to their Jubilee counterparts.
The Mombasa County Council of Elders said on Tuesday evening that the country cannot be in a constant state of politicking and expect to develop.
They noted the Supreme Court upheld President Uhuru’s October 26 victory so NASA leaders should accept that they have been defeated.
"Kenya is bigger than individuals....Do not enter the race if you cannot accept losing," council chairman Mohamed Jahazi said during their press conference at Uhuru
na
Kazi building.
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The council, which has been backing Uhuru, said the ruling should mark the end of election politics and the turn of focus to development.
"Kenya has been at a standstill with no investments, projects and life. Politics has dominated the country since the days of the ICC," Jahazi said, noting it is time to move on.
"We thank Kenyans for being patient and maintaining peace.
Those dissatisfied with the election should pray to God. If God does not want you, you will not get any seat."
The Opposition has, through its National Resistance Movement, been championing for civil disobedience, saying Jubilee Party leaders cannot keep taking Kenyans for granted.
NASA has questioned the legitimacy of the presidency under Uhuru after its candidate Raila Odinga boycotted the repeat presidential poll and urged his supporters not to vote. As a result, more than 62
per cent
of the 17.5 million registered voters in the country did not vote.
But the elders maintained Uhuru's presidency is legitimate and
cited the congratulatory messages he has received from other leaders.
Uhuru will be sworn-in next Tuesday and the opposition has threatened to hold a parallel ceremony to inaugurate Raila.
The former Mvita MP warned the international community will isolate Kenya should there be no end to the dispute regarding State House.
"We lost time and other resources. Guests started shunning Kenya. The tourism sector suffered but God has given an answer. In politics, there is winning and losing," he said. "In a football competition when a trophy is won, the losing side cannot ask for the trophy to be split into two so they can also get a share."
Jahazi added politics is about strengthening one's position in order to compete effectively.
He further said: "Kenya was at a standstill during the electioneering period. Uhuru exercised restraint for the sake of peace during this trying time despite having the military and other resources at his disposal.
"A leader can only enjoy leadership when there is peace. If you cause unrest and you are given a chance to lead, how will you lead?"
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