Ichung’wah Terms Gachagua’s Nation Address as ‘Sympathy-Seeking Gimmicks’
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has criticized Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Monday night press conference about his ongoing impeachment efforts, calling it an ineffective attempt at seeking public sympathy.
Gachagua, facing accusations of inciting division, undermining President William Ruto and the Cabinet, bullying, misconduct, and corruption, held a two-hour press conference at his Karen, Nairobi residence, where he defended himself against the impeachment allegations.
The Deputy President dismissed the motion spearheaded by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse as baseless and fabricated.
During his remarks, Gachagua discussed his late brother, James Nderitu Gachagua, who passed away in 2017 from cancer, suggesting that some of the assets he’s accused of acquiring unlawfully were inherited from him.
Speaking to NTV after Gachagua’s address, Ichung’wah characterized the press event as “a delayed attempt to sway public opinion and the Judiciary through media theatrics.”
“He is appealing to public sentiment and the media, seeking support for his sympathy-driven narrative,” Ichung’wah said, accusing the Deputy President of avoiding the substantive issues in his defense against the impeachment charges.
Ichung’wah further highlighted how Gachagua repeatedly mentioned his late brother to garner sympathy from both Kenyans and Members of Parliament, urging them to overlook their constitutional duties.
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Ichung’wah compared the press conference to Gachagua’s recent apology during a Sunday church service at his Karen residence, where he asked for forgiveness from anyone he may have wronged in his role as Deputy President.
“This is just another sympathy-seeking ploy,” Ichung’wah said, emphasizing that Members of Parliament would not be swayed by Gachagua’s rhetoric as they deliberate on the impeachment motion on Tuesday.
“We will review the motion,” he affirmed, maintaining that the grounds for impeachment are valid and compelling.
Gachagua announced his intention to defend himself in Parliament on Tuesday, denying any constitutional violations or acts of gross misconduct.
“There’s no breach of the constitution here… I am innocent of all these accusations,” Gachagua said.
He also dismissed calls for his resignation from certain public figures and politicians, asserting, “I was elected by 7.2 million Kenyans; how could you expect me to resign without public consultation? I have no plans to step down.”
“I’ll fight this to the end,” Gachagua declared. “I will seek justice and continue serving as Deputy President. Anyone asking me to resign is not serious. I have done nothing wrong to the people of Kenya.”
Ichung’wah Terms Gachagua’s Nation Address as ‘Sympathy-Seeking Gimmicks’
