Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has urged Deputy
President Rigathi Gachagua not to step down ahead of his anticipated
impeachment trial at the Senate.
In an interview with Citizen TV
on Wednesday, Kalonzo cautioned Gachagua that resigning at this stage would not
only tarnish his reputation but also expose him to further troubles.
Kalonzo warned that resigning
could open the door for more cases against Gachagua, potentially designed to
discredit his character.
He cited the history of
politicians facing charges after leaving office, noting that if he resigns,
this could be the path Gachagua finds himself on.
“I respect his
judgment because of the stage at which this process is now; if he resigns,
then everybody will say, Aah, yes, there are things.
“In fact, he runs the risk
of now being charged with manipulation and trumped-up charges; have we not seen
that and all manner of things to demean his character,” Kalonzo said.
The former vice president further acknowledged that the current political climate is favouring Gachagua.
The Kenyan DAILY POST