Stay out of succession race, Mudavadi cautions security forces

ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi. [David Njaaga, Standard]

Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi has condemned security forces for meddling in political matters, especially on the forthcoming elections.

Speaking at Liberty Christian Centre in South B, Nairobi, yesterday, Mudavadi, urged security forces to stay out of succession race.

“We want the security instruments not to be obsessed with the succession battles. They should be concerned with guarantying the security of all Kenyans,” he said.

The ANC leader who was accompanied by Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja, cautioned politicians against making inflammatory statements that threaten peace as the country gears towards the polls.

Mudavadi urged leaders to let authorities handle Meru Senator Mithika Linturi's matter on alleged incitement remarks he made during Deputy President William Ruto's rally in Eldoret on Saturday.

“Even though we condemn that, we should be careful not to escalate the situation and use it for political advantage,” said Mudavadi.

“Let us remember that this country is the only one we have,” said Sakaja. 

Mudavadi denied claims of split in the One Kenya Alliance (OKA) stating that principals attending different functions “does not indicate anything.”

“Our agenda as our party’s name suggests, is peace,” he said.

Mudavadi said the way forward for ANC will be communicated during their National Delegates Conference on January 23.

He was later joined by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka before they made their way to a football match between AFC Leopards and Nzoia Sugar at Nyayo Stadium.