CORD went further to indicate that an agreement had been reached to start dialogue with Jubilee on the thorny issue of the removal IEBC Commissioners. So then why did Raila and Wetang'ula go to State House? At State House, it was clear from the body language by the leaders that behind the veneer of smiles remained deep-rooted antagonism and mutual mistrust. The President went on to tell the country that any action targeting the removal of IEBC must be channelled through the legal and constitutional route. Instead, the Opposition leaders secured State approval and security to hold their own separate rally at the famed Uhuru Park in Nairobi that had been firmly opposed by the Government.

Source: Standard Digital June 05, 2016 20:37 UTC