Wednesday, the 6th of March 2013 -The Secretary of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon has joined the steady growing chorus of voices urging Kenyans to maintain calm as they await the results of Monday’s general election.
In a statement released this morning, the UN Sec-Gen first congratulated Kenyans for showing faith in their democracy by showing up in large numbers to vote in the elections despite the fact that many of them had to wait patiently in kilometer-long lines before they could exercise their democratic right;
“We have all seen the inspiring images of Kenyans turning out in large numbers, with great patience, to exercise their democratic rights,” read the statement.
Moon further cautioned politicians from making any utterances that might cause a breach of the peace;
“I know the Kenyan people are now eagerly awaiting the final results. I appeal to them – and in particular the candidates, political leaders and their supporters -- to maintain the same calm and patience, to allow the electoral commission to complete its tallying of the votes, and to refrain from any pronouncements that could undermine its authority or cause tension.”
The UN Sec-Gen added that the international community has no doubt that Kenya will have a peaceful conclusion to its election;
“A peaceful, credible conclusion to the election is within Kenya’s reach and would be a significant step for Kenyan democracy and stability.”
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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