Aaron Cheruiyot, a Jubilee senator, noted that the party would not back down on its quest to amend electoral laws despite Opposition protests.
"Senate on Thursday passed election amendment laws before Odinga signs Form 24 as asked by the electoral commission," he said, highlighting the political games the two rivals are engaged in.
A major thing the law recommends is the swearing in of Kenyatta if a candidate withdraws from polls, what NASA has named as Jubilee's quest to get power at all costs and behind the doors.
Aden Duale, the Majority Leader in the National Assembly, while reinforcing Jubilee's position observed that NASA has no choice but to join in the elections.
"Election commission must now finalize preparations for the Oct. 26 poll and inform Kenyans of it in readiness for the occasion. It must also be noted that Odinga did not withdraw his candidature by following the legally prescribed format through Form 24A," he noted, maintaining a hardline position.
"It's Odinga's right to withdraw from the fresh elections. It's also the Kenyan people's right to elect their president on Oct. 26," he added.
Analysts noted that next week would be a defining moment in the history of the East African nation as time nears the polls.
"We expect Kenyatta to sign into law the election laws angering the opposition, which would step up protests ignoring the ban by government. This means protesters would clash with police. While no one expects bloody scenes, it may lead to a dark moment for Kenya as polls would be a week away," said Bernard Mwaso, a consultant with Edell IT Solutions in Nairobi, adding the Kenyatta and Odinga should initiate talks to end the standoff.
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