It was long in coming, but if finally came. Opposition Nasa coalition finally made the statement they promised on last week’s election.
Though windy and long – speaking nearly on everything politics – the statement for once made clear the grievances that the opposition have in the wake of the elections.
From the long statement, what was more critical and relieving was that Nasa restated its commitment to staying the cause of constitutionalism and rule of law even as they seek justice and pursue the truth.
Even more important is the fact that the Nasa coalition finally agreed to go to court to challenge the election of Uhuru Kenyatta as president.
This, it must be emphasised, is the right thing to do in a democratic polity that sticks to the rule of law.
One, because their very claim that the election was manipulated in favour of the incumbent can only be proved in a court of law.
That is where they can make it clear to the whole world that they were robbed of victory and that theirs was not the cry of sore losers.
Second, going to court affords the Supreme Court a fresh opportunity to apply itself to the critical matter of presidential election and develop a solid jurisprudence for posterity. This is just as it should be.
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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.
