Friday, February 22, 2008
Mass action call cited at Annan mediation
The ODM threat to call mass action was part of the agenda in the mediation talks. On Thursday, both sides agreed it was reckless to issue intimidating statements. But religious leaders and the civil society were divided on whether ODM was justified to call for mass action. Civil society said mass action was legitimate against an obstinate Government.
But Vice-President, Mr Kalonzo Musyoka, asked ODM to be patient. “We urge our colleagues to let (Dr Kofi) Annan conclude the talks without calls for mass action. Let us collectively give the talks the impetus and a chance to succeed,” he said.
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