Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:48:09

It is evidently clear in the eyes of keen political observers that there is lack of urgency and faith by PNU in the need to equitably share power between them and ODM. The National Accord and Reconciliation Act 2008 which was recently passed into law and assented to by the president on the same day, made it clear that, under the circumstances in which the country finds itself, it will be 50-50 power-sharing and that this must be real power between two equal partners.

However, in recent weeks following the signing of this Accord, a number of PNU personalities have given Kenyans the impression that ODM is simply a guest in this grand coalition and that they must not point at what they want but simply take what they have been given by their host. Under the terms and conditions of the Accord, there is no host and there is no guest in the grand coalition. PNU must accept all or nothing under this law or leave power for those ready to govern as Kenyans are becoming impatient with unqualified rebellion.

It is even clear that the internal power struggle in the PNU corridors has more to do with Kibaki’s succession than portfolio balancing and the argument about real power sharing between PNU and ODM is merely a mirage to cover their shadow personal ambitions. This PNU power struggle is damaging Kenya’s image and Kenyans must resist the temptation by some greedy and uncaring politicians who least cares about the welfare of Kenyans and the nation to hold them hostage. Kibaki should immediately dissolve cabinet and appoint new ministers in consultation with Raila. Both teams must start a fresh with none having advantage over the other in the appointments.

Regards,
Dickson Aduonga