Friday, July 19, 2013

What I wish official opposition (CORD) was doing instead of playing victim

As a person who voted for CORD and was deeply disappointed by the Jubilee win, I must say the recent actions by the CORD party are anything but impressive. Everywhere you turn, CORD is playing victim to something. Yes the election was not fair but we took it to the supreme court and lost. Whether that was because we did not present sufficient evidence or Mutunga and his team were bought is of no importance at this point simply because CORD accepted the ruling. But to do that then take a permanent victim position on every matter is simply shameful and shows lack of strategy on the CORD side. Why do I say that? Its only been 100days but look at all the pettiness that CORD has been part of. First it was the IEBC are the devils. This was understandable since clearly they performed way below average. But did we present a solid case to the Supreme court? Then it was Mutunga who became the devil himself never mind that both Issak and Mutunga were Raila's choice for the job. Just when Kenyans were beginning to get over the Mutunga hate, it was the Airport VIP drama...... oh the government is trying to shame Raila. Barely a month later its the Kethi battle.......oh TNA removed her from the voters list. Jesus Holy Christ..........I mean dont they get tired of being victims? Having said that, I think there are two ways that CORD could make its self useful to kenyans and while at it, bit Jubilee at their own game. 1. Instead of holding constant meetings with its Senators and Governors in mombasa to gauge their loyalty, they should use that money and the one the former PM is using to go around campaigning (i dont know for what position) to hire experts to go to each CORD county and help the officials there develop an integrated county development plan which is a 5 year development plan that is required by law for each county. Why is this important? Its no secret that most (if not all) counties lack capacity. If CORD hired this experts, they would ensure that they work with CORD governors to develop a full proof plan that would place CORD counties ahead of other counties. One year down the line, a simple audit would have us all wish Raila was the president. 2. Engage institutions intelligently. On this CORD members can learn from their brother Chris Wamalwa. Dont just run around telling us Isaak is a bad man, show us. The moment Isaak refused to take that oath, i am sure even those who believed the jubilee win was solid had a moment of doubt. That right there is a very strategic move and a big victory to CORD. If only they would do the same in parliament and their respective committees. Otherwise all this "tunaonewa" nonsense has gotten old.