Statement issued by Mr. Kofi Annan, Chairman of the *
African Union Panel of Eminent African Personalities*
31 January 2011*
Mr. Kofi Annan, Chairman of the African Union Panel of Eminent African Personalities, notes with deep concern the divergent positions of the two Principals regarding the recently announced nominations by the President for the posts of Chief Justice, Attorney-General, Director of Public Prosecutions, and Controller of Budget.
Mr. Annan recalls that the new Constitution of Kenya which came into effect on 27 August, 2010, continues the National Accord and Reconciliation Act, 2008, which enshrines the principle of collaboration between the President and Prime Minister.
“In line with the spirit of the Constitution, the two Principals should work together through a transparent mechanism of consultations, as required by the Constitution. I therefore urge the Principals to make every effort to solve the current impasse, and give this important beginning of true judicial reform, a solid foundation.”
“The Kenyan people have justifiably placed great hope in the Constitution and its promise for creating more transparent and accountable leadership throughout the government, especially as provided for in Chapter 6 of the Constitution. I urge the two Principals to reaffirm their commitment to democratic principles, the rule of law, and the full and faithful implementation of the Constitution and the broader reform agenda. This would give confidence to the people of Kenya that the fight against impunity will continue unabated.”
Mr. Kofi Annan
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It is very much embarrassing and abnormality to hear a leader from Kenya Government position talking and calling names to a person like Koffi Annan who saved the Government and entire Country when people were being killed, displaced and houses being burned,etc. How can you link a such leader to be?
I did not know that when one is in the sea of corruption and impunity can be as a fool and blind in thinking.
Koffi Annan as Chairman of the African Union Panel of Eminent African Personalities saw the fire which was burning Kenyans who were traped in it, and ran very first to come and put off that fire. Can a normal person forget to know what happened? Unless you are madman/madwoman or abnormal mentally disturbed person.
Kenyans should thank Annan a hundred thousand times for his effort to save the country.The same leaders who were saved,were going round to those people whom Annan came with to heal the country. Now they were seeking to be given a licence to free the perpetrators who caused the violence before they are taken to ICC Hague court? Who is to be taken care, the victims or the perpetrators? Can someone with common sense answer that question? Now they are preparering for 2012 election to do them. Are they normal?
My question is this; What is troubling our President Kibaki and his VP Kalonzo Musyoka to go round in African Countries seeking to block Ocampo? Do they think if Gaddafi gets the African Kingdom they will do the same to him? Do they know Gaddafi well? Which devil is cheating them? Is it a male devil or a female devil?
Koffi Annan deserve a very highly respect and honor whenever he comes in Kenyan soil. Kenya is not for one tribe but for 42 tribes which forms Kenya since Independence and before Independence in Colonial rule.Ocampo should come and pick those six named if someone somewhere block it, then should also be picked up because he or she may be in the same group.