Francis Ogolla was coerced by his seniors to visit to Bomas; Defence CS
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Defence CS Duale reveals that Gen Francis Ogolla was coerced to visit Bomas during the tallying of the 2022 Presidential election results
Defence CS Duale reveals that Gen Francis Ogolla was coerced to visit Bomas during the tallying of the 2022 Presidential election results.
Speaking during General Ogolla’s burial service in Siaya County, Duale argued that General Ogolla who at the time who was the Vice Chair of Defence Forces did not have the clearance to proceed to Bomas since he was not a member of the National Security Council (NSC) and was acting on orders of persons who sat in the powerful body at the time.
Duale claimed that Ogolla then questioned the decision to have him there but was allegedly informed that the decision from the highest authorities from the country’s leadership at the time was final.
The CS went to the extent of claiming that he was shown texts of the alleged orders.
Duale confirmed that President Ruto had issued a directive to ensure that such a situation is not replicated in the future.
“Today I want to confirm the President has directed that members of the National Security Committee, can never again delegate the attendance of their membership to their juniors,” stated Duale.
According to Duale, Gen Ogolla later responded to his superiors questioning his presence at the event considering he had received intel that the results would be announced at 3 PM.
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However, he received correspondence that he was expected to remain at Bomas and keep his colleagues company.
“Gen Ogolla sent a text message saying the results would be announced at 3 PM, as a general as soldier what am I doing here he was told to stay with your colleagues,” explained Duale.
Further Duale reiterated that the late CDF was a man of honour and was not politically affiliated hence dismissing claims of his involvement in the alleged attempt to usurp the announcement of Ruto as the President.
He also urged Kenyans to avoid enforcing a false narrative of the late General that paints a negative picture.
Additionally, Duale revealed that he grilled the General himself to certify his intentions before his nomination was forwarded to the President.
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