Gachagua surrender all to the Judiciary in a make-or-break week in battle to save his job
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua today appeared to surrender his fate to the courts, expressing confidence they will save him from the verdict of lawmakers as be called for calm in a make-or-break week to save his job as he faces the Senate on Wednesday this week, October 16, 2024.
Speaking in Embu, Gachagua beseeched the Judiciary to assert the will of the people over the whims of politicians.
“I am a believer in the independence of the Judiciary. I am certain the courts will exercise judicial authority, protect and uphold the Constitution and the will of the people. Our Judiciary is efficient. They (judicial officers) protect the Constitution, rule of law and always ensure the will of the people is respected. I have confidence that rule of law will prevail and the will of people will be upheld.” Gachagua said.
“Pray for us and our country. We elected many leaders (in the 2022 General Election). Is it possible to remove others from office? The president (William Ruto) and I were elected on one ticket. We are asking that the people’s choice will be respected”. He added.
Gachagua spoke as the battle to replace him in the event the Senate upholds his impeachment intensified, with speculation mounting over his likely successors.
At the same time, Gachagua also appealed to Kenyans to pray for him and the country over the heightened political tensions after MPs voted to impeach him last week.
“Despite everything happening in the country, my plea is that we maintain peace and calm. God is on the throne. Let’s preach and maintain peace irrespective of the outcome. Kenya is our country.” He added.
Gachagua also appealed to Kenyans to pray for him and the country over the heightened political tensions after Members of Parliament voted to impeach him last week.
He made the remarks today during a Sunday service at St. Mark Teachers’ Training College Kigari, Manyatta, Embu County, during a church service and the 34th Anniversary of the ACK Embu Diocese.
The Deputy President further said that he has confidence in the Judiciary in adjudicating the matter if it gets there.
While commending 44 Members of Parliament who voted against the impeachment motion, including Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, the DP encouraged leaders to listen to the people.
“I thank MPs like Gitonga Mukunji and Njoki Njeru (Embu Woman Representative) for respecting and adhering to the wishes of the people.” He said.
At the church event, the Deputy President was in the company of his Spouse Pastor Dorcas, the host MP Gitonga Mukunji, Embu Woman Rep Pamela Njoki Njeru alias Double N, Onesmus Ngogoyo (Kajiado North), James Gakuya (Embakasi North), George Koimburi (Juja), Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango, MCAs, former Laikipia County MP Cate Waruguru and the Clergy.
