No vigils, Azimio calls on supporters to exercise peace

Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition has called on its supporters to maintain calm and follow the Supreme Court’s proceedings from their homes.

This follows an earlier press statement from the coalition secretariat inviting its members to stage a seven-day vigil at the Supreme court and IEBC offices until the apex court hears and determines the presidential petition.

“Upon further consideration, acting on the advice of our counsel and party leadership, the Azimio la Umoja coalition members have been advised to stay calm, follow the proceedings of the apex court and not necessarily through the staging of vigils,” Raila Odinga’s presidential campaign secretariat Dennis Onsarigo said in a statement Saturday.

The coalition’s leaders Raila Odinga and Martha Karua filed a petition at the Supreme Court, challenging the declaration of William Ruto as President-elect.

The Supreme Court’s deadline to deliver a verdict is September 5, 2022.