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In the wake of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s tell-it-all interview on Citizen TV, his political allies and foes have united in responding to his claims, further complicating his woes.
During the interview, DP Gachagua left no doubt that he is increasingly finding himself a stranger in an administration in which he is the second ion command and being left out of key government decisions, including state functions.
Admitting that he is in a worse state than President Ruto was in while serving as retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s deputy, Gachagua appealed for prayers while lifting the lid on claims of disrespect, arrogance, humiliation and intimidation.
The DP’s bold remarks rattled both former political allies and foes who responded swiftly, taking him head-on.
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Kimani Ichungwa: DP Gachagua seeking sympathy, beware of his intentions to incite & divide Kenyans
Speaking after a burial in Alego Usonga Constituency on Saturday, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah dismissed Gachagua, accusing him of attempting to incite people from the Mt. Kenya region against their Members of Parliament.
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He further alleged that the DP has shown clear intentions of creating political instability should things not go his way noting that claims of impeachment is merely a strategy to seek sympathy to keep his political career afloat.
"If you listened to him, he passed a veiled threat to Kenyans, saying that an impeachment motion would cause political instability, or rather he framed it's about stability of the nation. What he meant, is that he is trying to threaten that should there be one, there will be political instability.
“As a Leader of Majority, I can tell you there has never been an impeachment plan against him. That has been a creation of those that he walks around with. It's a sympathy seeking gimmick to try and incite people from the Mt. Kenya region against MPs," Ichung'wah remarked.
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Oscar Sudi: Acquiring wealth in record time, lying to Kenyans & personal problems
On his part, Kapseret Member of Parliament, Oscar Sudi affirmed that Gachagua’s woes are a product of his own actions.
Accusing politicians of lying to Kenyans and turning their private and personal problems into national ones, Sudi questioned the rate at which a politician who he did not name acquired vast wealth after just two years in office.
"The problem with us as leaders is that we lie a lot. If we told the truth, Kenya would be so far ahead but we are selfish, only want things for ourselves and if we don’t get what we want, we make it a national problem.
"You were elected in less than 2 years, for example, and you own more than 5 hotels, how did you buy them? We should speak the truth. You frustrate people until no work can be accomplished because of you." Sudi remarked.
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Without mentioning names, the MP averred that introspection is key, adding that it is not for nothing that a certain politician has found himself isolated and lonely and has consequently resorted to actions that can destabilise peace.
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"Let's not lie to each other. If you are a leader with a higher position, we shall respect you but do not use the post to intimidate others.
"How come you fall out with mama mbogas, MCAs, and Governors? Sometimes if you are a leader of that kind, you should look within and ask yourself why you are falling out with leaders including your neighbours. It means that you are the problem," Sudi added.
Gladys Wanga: Gachagua bitter after non-shareholders became shareholders
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga also waded into the matter, accusing Gachagua of harbouring bitterness after a section of Kenyans who he had considered as non-shareholders found their way into government.
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"When anybody from the presidency comes out to address the country, Kenyans expect that they will hear from the presidency about the many challenges they are facing.
"The bitterness is arising from the fact that all these people, who were considered non-shareholders by the Deputy President, have come forward and are also participating in this company that is called Kenya." Wanga stated.
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She further challenged the Deputy President to be serious with his work.
"Be serious with the work you're elected by the people. If you're the DP or the President, you must be serious, instead of complaining. Kenya Kwanza's role is clear," Wanga added.