ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna made it clear that the events that transpired on June 25th were not just a minor blip in history, but a significant vote of no confidence in the current regime. Sifuna criticized President Ruto for being oblivious to this fact and instead offering misguided proposals on how to handle the economy following the rejection of the Finance Bill.
Sifuna's bold declaration comes after the controversial events on June 25th, which saw chaos erupt in Parliament as legislators voted on the Finance Bill. The bill, which sought to increase taxes on fuel and other essential goods, was met with strong opposition from both opposition members and some members of the ruling party.
The rejection of the Finance Bill was a clear indicator of the public's dissatisfaction with the government's economic policies. Many saw it as a direct rebuke of President Ruto and his administration, signaling a lack of trust and confidence in their ability to steer the country in the right direction.
Despite this clear message from the public, Sifuna accused President Ruto of being out of touch with reality. He criticized Ruto's proposals on how to revive the economy post-Finance Bill rejection as "petulant" and misguided, emphasizing the need for the government to listen to the voices of the people and address their concerns.
Sifuna's words serve as a warning to the current regime that they cannot ignore the will of the people. The events of June 25th were a wake-up call, a stark reminder that the government exists to serve the people, not the other way around. President Ruto and his administration must heed this message and take concrete steps to regain the public's trust before it's too late.