Kenyan Opposition Says Rerun Delay May Resolve Vote Concerns
- There is enough time to organize credible vote, Odinga says
- Kenya to hold fresh presidential election on Oct. 17
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Kenya’s opposition presidential candidate said the electoral authority should consider delaying the rerun of last month’s annulled presidential vote until the end of October to ensure it’s organized in a credible manner.
The date for the election could be adjusted within the 60-day period stipulated by the law to give the electoral body enough time to prepare a fair vote, Raila Odinga, leader of the opposition National Super Alliance, said in an interview with Nairobi-based broadcaster KTN on Tuesday. The opposition will ensure the vote doesn’t take place if its concerns about how the vote is being handled aren’t addressed, he said.