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Jimmy Kibaki: My father wished for a peaceful elections in August

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“My father, Mwai Kibaki, wished Kenya to have a peaceful election and I’m passing this message on behalf of him,” he said.

Jimmy Kibaki, the eldest son of former President Mwai Kibaki few months ago urged politicians seeking elective posts to unite the nation and campaign peacefully.

He said Kenyans should reject leaders who incite them to violence.

“Politics isn’t a matter of life and death. Elections come and pass, and I don’t understand why you should attack your brother or sister,” Jimmy said.

He said his father lost the 1992 and 1997 elections but became president in 2002.

Jimmy was speaking at The New Democrats party headquarters during an aspirants’ meeting on Friday.

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He is the deputy party leader of The New Democrats party whose national chairman is Nyeri governor aspirant Thuo Mathenge.

Jimmy said his father will be happy if the country conducts a peaceful election.

“My father, Mwai Kibaki, would wish Kenya to have a peaceful election and I’m passing this message on behalf of him,” he said.

He said his father inspired him to join politics and Kibaki is aware of The New Democrats outfit and party members have his blessing.

Jimmy said in the August 9 General Election Kenyans will elect leaders based on merit, not party.

He urged Kenyans to fully support TND party.

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It has 13 MCAs and one MP.

He said TND is aiming to win between 50 and 150 parliamentary seats in the coming election to give it more bargaining power during the formation of coalitions after the polls.

He said the party might not field a presidential candidate but join other formations to form a formidable force.

“The big boys are watching us. We will sit down with them and negotiate our position in the coming government,” Jimmy said.

Jimmy Kibaki is eyeing Nyeri County Senatorial seat.