Raila Odinga rebukes MPs, emphasizes CDF is unconstitutional: “I don’t care”

On Wednesday, August 27, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga responded to recent allegations from MPs
The ODM leader explained why he would not change his mind in relation to his call for the dismissal of the National Treasury for the Development of the State Parliament (NG-CDF)
The veteran opposition leader vowed to oppose the inclusion of NG-CDF in the constitution unless MPs followed a special procedure

Nairobi – Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader leader Raila Odinga He has criticized MPs who oppose his position on the National Treasury for the Development of the State Parliament (NG-CDF).

Raila Odinga insisted the cancellation of the NG-CDF. Photo: Raila Odinga.
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During the Constitutional Day celebrations in KICC on Wednesday, August 27, Raila called for the re -evaluation of the 2010 Constitution.

Why does Raila oppose MPs to manage the NG-CDF?

The former prime minister urged the re -evaluation of all laws that establish national institutions or funds with responsibilities that can be done by the county.

“We have to review all the laws that make up the national institutions, labor or funds properly implemented by county governments. He said. Raila said.

Will Raila change his position on the NG-CDF?

According to Raila, the Constitution orders MPs only to make representation, law and oversight.

The veteran opposition leader argued that if MPs wanted to put the NG-CDF in the Constitution, then the proposal must be voted on to make Kenyans decide.

Raila acknowledged that his call for the cancellation of the NG-CDF had made him dislike by MPs, but insisted he would not change his position on the issue.

Raila Odinga rebukes MPs, emphasizes CDF is unconstitutional: "I don't care" — Raila Odinga (pictured) said MPs should not manage the NG-CDF. Photo: William Ruto.
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“Parliament has constitutional authority to make representation, law and management. If you are a contractor and a member of parliament? he added.

Why did MPs criticize Raila Odinga?

As previously reported, several MPs, from the ODM and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), strongly criticized the former prime minister.

The Secretary -General of UDA Vincent Kayaya said that Raila should be carefully trampled so that he does not distract MPs and representatives who understand the changes that the funds allocated to Parliament have brought.