Raila changes twitter bio to 'President of the Republic of Kenya'

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga of the National Super Alliance (NASA) raises his fist before taking a symbolic presidential oath of office in Nairobi, Kenya January 30, 2018. REUTERS
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga of the National Super Alliance (NASA) raises his fist before taking a symbolic presidential oath of office in Nairobi, Kenya January 30, 2018. REUTERS

Raila Odinga has changed his twitter handle from NASA leader to the Peoples President.

"This is the official account of The Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, President of the Republic of Kenya," the handle now reads.

It was changed minutes after Raila took the oath of office as the people's president at Uhuru Park grounds.

The event was attended by thousands of opposition supporters

but other NASA principals including his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka gave it a wide

berth.

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Raila's swearing-in

attracts possible treason charges to the fore.

The punishment is death but he said this is a price he is willing to pay.

"I Raila Amolo Odinga in full realization

of the high calling, assume the office of the peoples president of the Republic of Kenya, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the people and the Republic of Kenya,

that I will preserve, protect and defend the constitution of Kenya as by law established and all other laws of the republic as adopted by the people of Kenya that I will protect

and uphold sovereignty,

integrity and dignity of the people of Kenya. So help me God."

Ecstatic supporters who went to the venue from as early as 6 am cheered, danced and blew whistles during the proceedings.

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