Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Sunday expressed solidarity with Vice President Ligasi Gachagua on the impending motion that is expected to be debated and decided in the Senate next week.
At a press conference in Nairobi, Kalonso congratulated the 44 members of parliament (MPs) who voted against the motion to remove Gachagua.
The former vice president criticized the 281 members of Congress who voted in favor of impeaching him, arguing that this was against the will of the people.
“Parliament should have also taken into account what Kenyans across the country have to say about public participation,” he said.
Vice President Ligati Gachagua, Interior Secretary Kisre Kindiki and Kiringa Governor Anne Waiguru attended past meetings.
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Kalonzo also defended Vice President Gachagua, saying he was being used as a scapegoat to cover up serious national issues such as the Adani takeover and the restructuring of the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC).
“The problem is not Gachagua, he is just being used as a scapegoat. Gachagua are Kenyans and have rights under the law,” he said, adding that the Kenyan constitution upholds individual rights. He emphasized that he recognized it.
Kalonzo noted that the country is facing an unprecedented state capture and should be at the center of national dialogue, in contrast to the politics of betrayal seen under Kenya’s Kwanzaa regime.
“Some of us are of the view that this Parliament was impeached by Kenyans on June 25th, so they have no right to judge on such a serious matter of national importance. “They lack moral authority,” he added, underscoring how lawmakers had ignored the will of the people, which had almost collapsed. plunge the country into anarchy.
“Frankly, I was very impressed with the presentation he gave in his defense.”
Mr. Kalonzo defended Mr. Gachagua on the shareholding issue, pointing out that when he took office, Mr. Gachagua produced documents showing that Mr. Mudavadi and Mr. Wetangula had acquired shares in Kenya’s Kwanzaa government.
He pitied the MPs who voted against him, pointing out that their term is numbered as Kenyans await them in 2027.
This comes after Ligati Gachagua vowed to explore all legal options to prevent his ouster. Arguments will be heard in the Senate on Wednesday, October 16th and Thursday, October 17th.
From left: Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Azimio leader Raila Odinga, Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudabadi.
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