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- President William Ruto spoke at General Francis Ogolla’s memorial service, recounting a private conversation with Ogolla about the 2022 General Election and his lack of defense regarding the allegations against him.
- Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga urged Ruto to address allegations about Ogolla’s involvement in the election results, asserting that Ogolla would never have attempted to manipulate the results at the Bomas of Kenya.
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President William Ruto addressed allegations regarding General Francis Ogolla’s role in announcing the 2022 General Election results during Ogolla’s memorial service at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday, April 20.
Ruto shared that before appointing Ogolla as the Chief of Defence Forces, they had a private conversation about the general election.
Ruto recounted Ogolla’s words: “Mr. President, I have no defense, I won’t try to justify my actions; what occurred was wrong.” According to Ruto, Ogolla presented him with three options: a court-martial, retirement, or forgiveness.
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Ruto, reflecting on his past experiences at the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the 2007 General Elections, decided to consider Ogolla’s request for forgiveness.
The president emphasized the importance of making careful appointments to sensitive positions such as Police Inspector General, Interior Cabinet Secretary, National Intelligence Service Director General, and Chief of Defence Forces.
He noted that he was advised to be cautious in filling these roles due to their significant influence.
Before Ruto’s remarks, Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga spoke at the memorial service, urging Ruto to address the allegations concerning Ogolla’s involvement in the 2022 General Elections at the Bomas of Kenya.
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Odinga emphasized his belief that Ogolla would never have considered or attempted to pressure the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chair, Mr. Chebukati, to manipulate election results. Odinga called for the removal of any stigma surrounding Ogolla’s name before his final resting.
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