Obama Gets Involved in Kenyan Election

Former President Barack Obama issued a statement on Monday urging Kenyan voters to reject violence and embrace an “inclusive democracy” ahead of Tuesday’s election.

Obama issued his statement even though President Trump has not yet weighed in publicly on Kenya’s election.

“To move forward, Kenyans have to reject a politics of tribe and ethnicity, and embrace the extraordinary potential of an inclusive democracy,” Obama said.

“I urge Kenyan leaders to reject violence and incitement; respect the will of the people; urge security forces to act professionally and neutrally; and work together no matter the outcome,” he added, before addressing the Kenyan people.

 

Read more at the Daily Caller.

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