Mudavadi schools the slow scientist deputy president on the nature of Plebicite – it is either yes or No

The AMANI national Congress Party leader has sharply differed with the deputy president on the process to handle the upcoming referendum. While the deputy president is proposing a Yes or No question to every article in the proposed changes to the constitution, the ANC leader has taken Ruto to school on how the referendum is handled. Quoting examples from Britain and the last Kenya 2010 referendum, the ANC leader said,

” Building consensus is key, but time is of the essence. The BBI process has timelines that should be adhered to for the country to have a say and move on. As a leader, taking Kenyans in circles without a clear position amounts to a failure to provide effective leadership. The suggestion to conduct a multiple question referendum is unrealistic. Even in the UK that has high literacy levels, during the referendum on whether to leave the EU or stay (BREXIT) the choice was simply yes or no. Similarly, Kenya’s 2010 constitution was determined in a referendum that was simply a yes or no decision and not multiple questions. Mr. Deputy President kindly reflect.”

The ANC leader has asked the slow scientist to reflect on the process and nature of the referendum and make his decision. It is either a yes or no and there is no middle ground. The deputy president seems to be flip-flopping neither being hot nor being cold on the upcoming referendum. He simply doesn’t want to look at opposing or supporting. He is playing safe and dangerous.