Embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asserted that President William Ruto has approved his impeachment motion. While he spoke from his Karen residence on Monday, Deputy President Gachagua openly criticized his superior.
He stated that the President initiated the ouster motion. This action was due to their rumored deteriorating relationship. Gachagua contended that the motion would not have reached the National Assembly without the President’s endorsement.
This places responsibility on the head of state. “Regarding the assertion that this motion can’t reach the National Assembly without the President’s approval, that is correct; it can’t. ” “It has the president’s approval,” he stated.
He refrained from discussing the allegations further. He affirmed that he will pursue the matter thoroughly. He will address the House today to defend himself.
The beleaguered Deputy Prime Minister nevertheless pledged that he will not retreat from fighting for his position. He emphasized that Kenyans, not politicians, elected him. He will stay committed to serving them.
“I was elected by 7. 2 million Kenyans; how can you suggest I resign without public consent? I have no intention of resigning from this position… I will fight until the end,” he declared.
“I will seek justice and fulfill my responsibilities as Deputy Prime Minister. ” Anyone sending me messages suggesting that I resign is not serious. “I have done nothing wrong to Kenyans.
” He characterized the motion introduced by Kibwezi West Member of Parliament (MP) Mwengi Mutuse as a fabrication. He described it as unfounded allegations. He dismissed the 11 counts he is prepared to defend against. The Deputy President called the claims “outrageous and baseless propaganda.” They aim to damage his reputation. They also seek to oust him from office.
According to Gachagua, the impeachment scheduled for Tuesday will represent the most disreputable act in the history of the House. Legislators aim to oust a democratically elected leader. This is all based on falsehoods. The motion advanced to public participation across the 47 counties on Friday. It received backing from 291 lawmakers in the National Assembly.
President Ruto has, nevertheless, remained silent on the issue. The issue was first presented in Parliament on October 1. He has avoided the controversies surrounding his deputy.
