Rigathi Gachagua, the deputy president, stated on Sunday that he disagreed with the topics that Azimio had brought up for consideration in the current bipartisan negotiations.
Gachagua made it clear during a church service in Meru County that he disagrees with the opposition’s requests for an audit of the results of the 2022 presidential election.
The Deputy President requested that the talking point be dropped from the meeting, stating that the committee lacked the authority to discuss the matter.
In the meeting, Gachagua stated, “I, along with millions of fans, was against these talks with Azimio folks but when you decided we talk, we accepted as we could not dispute with you.
The framework agreement and agenda presented by the National Dialogue Committee’s co-chairs Kalonzo Musyoka (left) and Kimani Ichung’wah will serve as the foundation for the discussions on August 30, 2023.
However, there is one agenda that we do not support. to examine the 2022 presidential election.
Gachagua emphasized that no one or organization has the authority to audit the results of a presidential election under the Kenyan constitution.
Gachagua said it was a mistake on the part of the Committee, which was co-chaired by the head of the Wiper Party, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Kimani Ichung’wah.
The discussion ought to have come to an end after the Supreme Court made its ruling, according to the Deputy President.
“We disagree with that (the auditing of the presidential election). He urged, “Please remove that agenda from those discussions.
President William Ruto avoided it when he spoke after his deputy and instead focused on other topics like businesses, national cohesion, and anti-government demonstrations.
The two major political groupings established an understanding, and although the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition had previously been opposed to the topic, it is now an integral element of the ceasefire negotiations.
Boundary delineation, as well as the reorganization and rebuilding of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), are further topics to be tackled.
The committee must deliver its conclusions to the president, Azimio Leader Raila Odinga, and the broader public by the end of October.
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