


Nigeria: Full text of the INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmud Yakubu’s statement at a press conference on the release of the timetable & schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections (26.02.2022)







The Deputy President William Ruto and his Tanga Tanga members within the Jubilee Party have been kicked out today at the National Delegates Conference (NDC). This means Ruto and his allies are out of the governing party and is banished from the internal parts of it.
Well…
We… all knew this was eventually coming. This been in the cards for so long. Both the DP and the President has known this had to happen. As, DP Ruto is initially the man behind the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Kenya Kwanza Alliance (KKA). The wheelbarrow movement and the whole “hustler nation”.
So, Ruto knew this was coming the outcry of foul play is nonsense. Because Ruto has acted and been a direct opposition for months. Ever since the handshake and the Building Bridges Initiative … there been proof of furthering distance between them. That’s why Kenyatta and Ruto has only been cordial, but never seen properly working together. Therefore, the marriage ended in a humiliating divorce, when Kenyatta decided to have a side-dish outside of his alliance. That’s the reality here and now he vouches for the side-chick in the up-coming election.
Ruto can be furious and act irrational now. However, I think he awaited this and that’s why he wasn’t even part of the NDC or seen at the venue. Because, he knew his days was numbered within the Jubilee a long ago. That’s why his been busy with UDA and KKA. He rather building his new party and campaign. Than trying to mend the wounds of a lost relationship.
We will now see Ruto more fearless, as his the opposition and his now going into that mode. He will be even less forgiving and might even go out stronger. Ruto is not a man who is careful with his words, no he keeps no hostages and only directs his anger. This will now happen at a much higher level.
Ruto will come with hate-speech and other narratives to clean his slate. While trying to deflect from all the years he has been a high ranking official. Ruto is an “opposition” candidate in this up coming election. However, he has been in government for over a decade and been a man with power. Nevertheless, the DP haven’t delivered on past promises… so why would he deliver it now?
Well…. I doubt he ever will deliver or be a servant of the state. No, his there for personal gains and interests. He wants to be the kingpin and be acknowledged. As he has been the side-kick and supporting partner. While only catching all the flack…. Like his the only one corrupt or thieving in office. Because, we know the Jubilee and the scandals are as close the President, as they are to the DP. They have both enjoyed the perks and vast wealth of being in office. Therefore, they are both guilty, but they rather demonize Ruto, as his an easy target to point at.
Yes, Ruto should answer for his scandals, graft and land-grabbing. However, so should anyone else in the cabinet and the reign of Kenyatta. Not only him, but everyone else. The law should be equal for Ruto and for the other Cabinet Secretaries.
Now the DP is the official opposition candidate. He has gone from being the official and part of the Jubilee. To be the UDA/KKA leader, though that has been in the works for long. Now it is in paper and his been kicked out. That was a technicality …. and the DP will live on it.
Ruto is maybe banished, but his not alone. If needs any shoulders to cry on, I am sure Mudavadi or Wetan’gula can help him out. As they are on the campaign trail and fighting for their political life in the up coming election. Peace.

What is happening on the public display has been clear for a moment. However, the dynasties are now dancing together. The One Kenya Alliance is soon officially part of the Azimio la Umoja alliance together with the Jubilee Party and all of their signatories…. Which just recently signed up to it. Therefore, there is a massive onslaught of parties behind the Presidential Candidacy of Raila Odinga now.
This has been anticipated, but now it’s becoming official. As the three parties of the One Kenya Alliance will join forces this being NARC-Kenya, Wiper Democratic Movement and KANU. Just as earlier this week there was a coalition agreement with Party of National Unity, Pamoja African Alliance Party of Kenya, United Progressive Alliance (UPA) party, UPYA party and the Kenya Union Party. All of these are joining forces with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and participate in the Azimio la Umoja campaign.
This just shows how big of a game this is. Just like the various of parties which went into the Jubilee Coalition and Jubilee Alliance Party at one point. The same is happening ahead of the polls here. As all of these are putting their bets behind one and the one who is directly working with the predecessor.
Raila Odinga is just getting a free ride ahead of the polls now. As the Jubilee Party have banished the Tanga Tanga and Deputy Party Ruto. This just shows what is up and how they are gearing up to the general election. Not that it’s shocking, because at this point, Ruto is the “opposition” candidate. While Odinga is somehow the dynasty ticket and the one getting the grand support of the state.
What we are seeing is the strategical movement of all the political parties and candidates. As they are putting themselves in the best position as they can. While galvanizing their supporters and their bases. Kenyatta has ensured total control of Jubilee, but also have a heavy hand in the Azimio la Umoja alliance. He will have a say even after his retired. Since he invested and aligned himself with Odinga. This is making Odinga not only an ally, but also a comrade for the same values. That’s why all of them is joining hands.
It is very clear how big this is… it was anticipated, but the true spectacle is very clear. There is no indication of anything else really. This is just a slow move of something that has been brewing for months. There is is no shock or awe in this… no Odinga was Kenyatta’s man and the planned efforts are now put in play. The only bonus is seeing how the OKA Co-Principals will growl for their slice now. Because, they are not in the position of grandeur, but as supporting subjects for the cause.
That’s why Baba now have a grand coalition behind him. There is no doubt about that. The Jubilee-OKA-ODM outreach will be a joint effort of epic proportions. While OKA was eventually joining, but now that Jubilee and allies are joining. There isn’t much more for that political body to do… than to be a piece of campaign as well. Peace.








“Kibaki left me a Sh5 trillion economy, today, the person I will hand government to, and its is that person [Raila Odnga] (referring to shouts of Baba) Yes! Yes! The one I will handle the government, and you have mentioned him, I will leave him an economy of Sh13 trillion. Then you say I have not worked? From five to 13 trillion economy?” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).
We saw the first endorsement from President Uhuru Kenyatta towards his former adversaries in Orange Democratic Movement Raila Odinga on the 11th February. Now, on the 23rd February 2022 his gone further. We can easily see the Azimio la Umoja are in the good graces of the Jubilee Party and we are just awaiting One Kenya Alliance (OKA) will be dissolved to join Odinga too. However, today is the proof of how Kenyatta show his true friend and who his vouching for while throwing tantrums towards his Vice or Deputy William Ruto. Which is the opposition in the up-coming election.
There is clearly no love lost and DP Ruto is getting targeted.
Just see this first quote, which speaks of his traditional ritual of coming with envelopes to churches:
“But don’t come here with stolen money to lie to us (huge applause) No! You can’t bring stolen money to us and then tell us where we should go/ head carrying the Bible. It is you who is heading to hell not these people. Isn’t it?” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).
We know that he said these words to mock and tell what he thinks of his DP. While it is striking that he was his running mate in two elections. Secondly, he never used the judiciary or the authorities to invest his stolen funds. Therefore, the President allowed him and let him go. Because, Kenyatta needed Ruto and now he doesn’t… also… he knows Odinga will follow where he left off and can have conversations with like he did with Moi to get advice. Nevertheless, we will see how that goes or will be.
Here he is mocking the vehicle-rallies of Ruto and saying his throwing around insults:
“I have no problem with anybody but lets speak the truth. Our people are not foolish. And our leaders should not fear to tell their people the truth because the wave is towards whatever end. Get strong men and women who will tell people the truth. They are always dancing on top of vehicles; they don’t work other than insults If you look at where I am headed… and our old men told you, an old man seated sees father than a boy on a tree. I will sit with mzee and we will discuss and see what is going on. But if you decide to follow those who just throw words around, that’s not the way to go” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).
The funniest part about this is that Kenyatta have been no difference in previous campaigns. Kenyatta has acted alike. So, we have seen this before and Kenyatta did this towards his opponents. Heck, his throwing insults and insinuations towards Ruto. While he never acted towards that in the two terms. Except Kenyatta has done the same… he has campaigned like this and spoken a lot of ill words. It is not like Kenyatta been a silent lamb and angel on the campaign trail in the past.
Yes, there been times Ruto has gone way to far and his campaigning has become vicious. It was a reason why Kenyatta and Ruto needed to defend themselves in the ICC. That didn’t happen over nothing… and these will be remembered for that. Even if they were never charged or indicted. They still had a case, which they we’re acquitted from after witness intimidation and lack of witnesses. Therefore, there is a reason he says this now. But we should never forget that and he participated in it too. It wasn’t just Ruto, but he was as well. If not he wouldn’t had the need to travel and explain himself in the Hague. So, please … don’t act a fool, because it doesn’t make you look good.
Final plea for Odinga:
“And I ask you, lets support that Mzee and push him (back him). Even this, my young man, when he gets back on track, we will give him (the seat) later on. I don’t have any problem. I have not denied anyone, But for now, lets focus” (Uhuru Kenyatta, 23.02.2022).
This is just the usual business from Kenyatta and his show of support towards Odinga now. That is the story and his wish for succession. We know the state and the grand support is for him. At this point, Odinga is the man and the force to be reckon with. As he has so much support across the political sphere and Ruto has the other side-kicks. Therefore, there has to be another wave to change this…
However, we never know how tomorrow looks like. In this matter, the handshake and these two gentlemen are unified in their mission for peace, but we don’t know how they will really serve the republic. So… I don’t expect greatness, but more mediocrity. As that is what it’s delivered of late and don’t expect it to change.
The words might be beautiful … but the reality … isn’t Canaan or any sort of paradise. It is just the same place and someone is tearing down campaign posters from the same walls as before the campaigns. They were there a moment ago kissing babies and promising cheaper UNGA, but now that the elections are over. These folks won’t even return … and if they do… it’s an by-election. Peace.

Special Representative Mankeur Ndiaye alerted that “the security situation remains worrying”.
NEW YORK, United States of America, February 23, 2022 – Local elections in the Central African Republic (CAR), which have been pending since 1988 and are slated for September, will deepen efforts to decentralize power and expand political space, the UN envoy for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday, encouraging the new Government to “deploy all possible efforts” to calm the political climate.
Updating the Council on events since President Faustin-Archange Touadéra declared a unilateral ceasefire last October, Special Representative Mankeur Ndiaye – who also heads the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the country (MINUSCA) – alerted that “the security situation remains worrying”.
In some parts of the territory, military operations are underway against armed groups, notably the Coalition of Patriots for Change, he said.
In turn, these militia are carrying out reprisals against both the national security forces and the population.
Sexual violence and child recruitment
While noting progress in terms of regaining control of territory previously occupied by armed groups, Mr. Ndiaye, in his final briefing to the Council, denounced violations of human rights and international humanitarian law continue to be committed by all parties to the conflict.
These include the excessive use of force targeting certain communities, gender-based sexual violence and the recruitment, abuse, and use of children by armed groups.
Against that backdrop, the MINUSCA chief urged Central African authorities to conduct the necessary investigations, prosecute the perpetrators and bring justice to the victims.
Positive signs
The UN official went on to outline positive steps towards restoring peace and stability, following the adoption of CAR’s Joint Road Map for Peace on 16 October, including a visit to Bangui on 14 January by representatives of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.
He called on the Government to demonstrate more commitment to stay the course, including through the adoption of follow-up mechanisms and a clear timeline.
Touching on MINUSCA’s proactive role in facilitating the peace process – such as by helping to loosen the political deadlock and restore a climate of trust, which has resulted in the return of the democratic opposition to the Committee organizing national dialogues – he stressed that the process should be revitalized through the complementary role played by the 2019 Khartoum Accord and the more recently adopted Joint Road Map.
Hope for impartiality
The UN Special Representative also welcomed the holding of the first hearing of the Special Criminal Court, underscoring the importance of its independence and impartiality in order to carry out its mandate.

The Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) of 2018 and Khartoum Declaration of Agreement Between the Parties of South Sudan of 2018. Later the parties involved also signed another agreement in the Rome Declaration of 2020. While we cannot deny the importance of the Entebbe Declaration on the Operationalization of the Arusha Agreement on the Reunification of the SPLM, which was signed and agreed upon in 2017.
We are now in 2022 and the R-ACRSS haven’t been fulfilled or implemented within the boundaries of time. The R-JMEC and stakeholders are seeing the possibilities of extending the transitional period. Which seems to make sense at this point. As the stipulations in the R-ARCSS for a free and fair election isn’t there. Neither, is all the parties or involved all in agreement on how to move forward at this point.
The SPLM/A-IG, SPLM/A-IO, R-SPLM, SSOMA, NDM and NAS. There are plenty more, but it shows the reality on the ground. The Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU). This government haven’t succeeded or been able to ensure the articles being meet in time. There been push-back and lack of concern, as the importance of holding on to power seems more important than actually implementing the R-ARCSS.
We are seeing leaders, war-lords and whatnot is moving between the main parties within the R-TGoNU as it is preparing for an election. However, I have doubts that it will even happen. If it will happen, it will be a pre-selected game-plan, where the ones involved will ensure longevity and secured victory without any shadow of a doubt. The ones who has negotiated and secured offices with perks and salaries will not back-down now. They took these offices with guns and ammo. These folks will not give way to the public will. I cannot see it now, as there is only a chosen few who might retire or give way to others. They are the noble ones and the ones who has integrity, but don’t expect a huge portion of the R-TGoNU to willingly do that now.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit seems not interested in losing power. He has run the nation by decree and orders. He decides who to appoint and who to promote. It is all within his ranks and power to do so. I cannot see him stepping down or retire as a head of state. No, he will prolong his terms and ensure “legitimacy” for his time there. If it means postponing elections and use the slowly implementation of the R-ARCSS. It is just favouring him and his allies.
The other parties also have stakes in this. They might risk losing out and they have now safe offices because of the agreements. This being SPLM/A-(IO) or SSOMA who could have valid concerns and ability in a possible election. The sentiments will spark and they have to sell policies. As they are now part of the same project and has position to regain. That might be sold, if they are running an election. That is something Kiir can trade-off, as the leverage of up-keep and retaining positions is more viable in the current regime. However, that still make it seem far-fetched to have a representative and civilian government. Since, this is the war-lords, militia leaders and former rebels who are in power now.
That’s why I doubt Kiir will offer an election very soon. He can use the R-ARCSS and hold talks with stakeholders. He can issue an extension and ensure his passing legacy as a President for Life in South Sudan. It is not like he will risk losing power or waste this opportunity. If he is in doubt or fears the loss control. Kiir will call Museveni and get help from the UPDF to cease the opposition usage of skirmishes within the Republic. That’s the sort of thing he does and it wouldn’t shock anyone.
I have doubt that Kiir will issue an election now. Unless, he will re-issue a possible selection and ensure total control of the Transitional National Assembly and Cabinet. Where he will not loose a thing and crowned King yet again. Peace.