Kenyans have criticised NASA head of strategy David Ndii after his "we will call for mass action if court fails" remarks.
During an interview with NTV on Tuesday, the economist said the coalition is well prepared for mass action.
He said the decision comes from a need to seek a free democratic space.
"We have been calling for mass action since 1991. We will not stop as long as some people try to restore dictatorship."
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But Ndii's remarks did not go well with a section of his followers and politicians alike. Another part of the population backed him.
Via Twitter, Runyenjes MP Cecily Mbarire asked Ndii if he will be leading the revolution accompanied by his family.
"Just wondering if he will lead the bullet revolution from the front with his wife and children?" Mbarire posed.
Interior CS Mwenda Njoka and State House director of digital communication Dennis Itumbialso weighed in the matter saying Ndii should be ignored.
"Good question to Dr. David Ndii Mheshimiwa Mbarire!," Njoka said.
Itumbi asked Kenyans not to listen to Ndii and ignore everything that he says.
"I urge you to ignore him don't call for his arrests. He wants you to do exactly that. Do the Opposite," he said.
@atamba_michael said "After going through the comments in David Ndii's post, Kenya is going to divide for real."
"David Ndii may be forgiven for being a loud-mouthed fool but he should not be forgiven for treason. Hang him," @kinyaasam said.
But other Kenyans agreed with what Ndii said adding that Kenya was a divided country and needed liberation.
"If you feel offended by Dr. David Ndii's sentiments, then you're part of the problems we are grappling with as a nation," @RabalaDonald said.
@jake_odoyo said "I agree with David Ndii. Kenya is a forced marriage between Mt Kenya mafia and the rest."
"I stand with David Ndii,enough of this oppressive regime," @kasinamuema said.
During the interview, Ndii said "If change cannot come through the ballot, it will come through the bullet."
He said it is clear that President Uhuru Kenyatta is making calls for people to accept and move on while NASA's Raila Odinga says Kenyans cannot just move on a situation that has openly divided the country.
Ndii said identity politics is to blame as some politicians have made it a practice to oppress other communities.
"We need to discuss why Kenya should stay together. Just like in an abusive relationship, people talk and agree either to break up or move on."
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NASA moved to the Supreme Court to challenge the results of the presidential election that saw Uhuru win with over 8 million votes, while Raila got above 6 million.
Raila said they took the decision they had said they wouldn't to give the court a second chance.
He said this followed wide consultation among the NASA principals and the current oppression on civil societies.
"The court can use this chance to redeem itself, or, like in 2013, it can compound the problems we face as a country," he told journalists in Nairobi.
Thirdway Alliance leader Ekuru Aukot has also sought to be enjoined in the petition, saying the election was unfair.
IEBC on Tuesday filed some 50,000 documents in response to NASA's case which is to be determined by September 1.
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