AS IF THERE WAS EVER A CHOICE:

Kenya's leader 'would agree to new election' (Claire Truscott, January 4, 2008, Guardian Unlimited)
Kenya's president, Mwai Kibaki, would accept a re-run of the disputed election which saw him retain power if a court orders it, his spokesman said today.

After allegations of vote rigging led to violence and the deaths of 300 people, Kibaki's spokesman called on the courts to decide if a repeat of the poll was necessary.

"We would accept even another election, as long as the constitution is followed," Alfred Mutua said. "If the courts decide it, we would accept that."

The statement followed calls earlier today by the opposition Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Raila Odinga, for a new election.