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Is David Ndii mad? Mutahi Ngunyi asks over secession call
Aug. 24, 2017, 9:00 am
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NASA coalition strategist David Ndii speaks to the press on August 11, 2017. /JACK OWUOR
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Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi is worried about the 'health status' of NASA head of strategy David Ndii following calls for secession.
During an interview with NTV on Tuesday, the economist said the coalition is well prepared for mass action.
He added, "If change cannot come through the ballot, it will come through the bullet."
Ndii's remarks attracted criticism from Kenyans and leaders alike.
Read: Secession call: Will you lead protest with wife,children? Mbarire asks David Ndii
But via Twitter on Thursday, Ngunyi said the Opposition was blaming Ndii for their loss in the August 8 presidential election.
"That is why he was disturbed," the analyst said amid the raging separation debate.
President Uhuru Kenyatta won against NASA leader Raila Odinga by 1.4m votes as per results declared by IEBC.
The ODM leader has contested the declaration at the Supreme Court.
"When madness of a nation disturbs a solitary mind; it is not enough to call him mad. NASA blames David Ndii for loss. Is he disturbed or mad?" Nguyi asked.
Also read: NASA 'well prepared' for mass action if court fails - David Ndii
His tweet left a section of his followers supporting his narrative while others bitterly dismissed him.
"It's Both!. His Pain is too much to handle! But some of us are not ready and I repeat not Ready to go the "ndii'-Way! Not at all," said.
said: "Perhaps the man is burdened by the state of the nation."
"When the madness of an entire nation disturbs a solitary mind, it's not enough to say the man is mad, Mathare hospital straight Mr Ndii," said.
said: "Him and Mutua were the biggest reason NASA lost. As i keep saying they are not worth the papers their certificate were written on."
"David Ndii is Absolutely MAD you can clearly see that every time he opens his mouth to speak the more you realize his madness," said.
said: "David Ndii is obviously mentally disturbed.He seems to be grieving NASA loss more than Raila. He is sick definitely."
Read: Secession talk divides country
But other users attacked Ngunyi saying he should focus on his life and leave the Opposition alone.
said: "How Mutahi Ngunyi wished he was revolutionary as this guy.You are a coward and you know Ndii is stating the truth."
"Ngunyi. Where do you draw your facts or better propaganda from? Academia hasn't money so decided to auction your asset for fakeness," said.
said: "Ad homenen attack of a public intellectual is not what we expect. Give a counter discourse instead."
"You are the mad one, this professor bandia credentials needs to be interrogated by scholars. You are busy confusing few GEMA students here!," said.
said: "So NASA has become your daily bread? Get a life dude."(sic)
During the interview, Ndii said it was clear that Uhuru was making calls for people to accept and move on while Raila says Kenyans cannot just move in an openly divided country.
Ndii said identity politics is to blame as some politicians have made it a practice to oppress other communities.
"We need to discuss why Kenya should stay together. Just like in an abusive relationship, people talk and agree either to break up or move on."
NASA moved to the Supreme Court to challenge the results of the presidential election.
Raila said this is the Supreme Court's second chance to deliver justice and regain the people's faith.
Read: [STATEMENT] NASA giving Supreme Court second chance, Raila says on election
The Judiciary and Law Society of Kenya warned the public and parties to NASA's petition against handling the matter elsewhere and issuing statements that could be harmful.
The Supreme Court asked media houses and their workers to ensure fair, impartial and responsible" reporting on the NASA petition.
Since the petition last week, Raila and Uhuru and their die-hard defenders have been firing salvos of defiance and derision.
Uhuru on Tuesday called Raila "ungentlemanly", a "man of riddles" and a roadblock to unity and development.
He dismissed the petition, saying his super-majority in the bicameral Parliament proves he won fair and square.
According to Raila, elections should end with the vote tally.
"The Supreme Court is made up of seven judges. The discretion of seven individuals, however wise, can neither represent nor substitute the voice of 15 million people," Raila said.
"Seven individuals can be intimidated, they can be compromised and they can make genuine mistakes," he said.
More on this: Uhuru, Raila wrangle over IEBC petition
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