Oscar Sudi Offers DP Gachagua Advice Following Impeachment
On Tuesday, Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi urged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to accept personal responsibility for his actions following the impeachment motion that has shaken the country’s political landscape.
In a Facebook message to the embattled DP, Sudi urged him to face the consequences of his actions rather than dragging the entire community into a crisis.
This advice came hours after chaos broke out in Mathira Constituency, where Gachagua is from, just after MPs voted to impeach him.
Hours Earlier, the National Assembly voted overwhelmingly to impeach the DP. The motion was supported by a total of 281 MPs, setting a historic precedent under Kenya’s 2010 constitution.
The Kapsaret MP, known for his outspokenness on social media, advised Gachagua to prepare for the Senate’s upcoming hearings next week when his fate would be decided.
The Mountain hasn't been touched, it's an individual who is paying for his misdeeds. When found guilty, own your actions and carry your own burden, not the community. Too much politicking derails the government's development agenda.
— Hon Oscar Sudi (@HonOscarSudi) October 9, 2024
Good riddance!
“The mountain hasn’t been touched,” Sudi wrote adding “It’s an individual paying for his misdeeds. Own your actions and carry your own burden, not the community.”
The impeachment motion, spearheaded by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, has sent shockwaves across the political landscape.
It was not an easy victory, with heated debate and a long day in the House. Gachagua took the stand to defend himself against a total of 11 charges.
However, it was insufficient to persuade the MPs, as only 44 voted to save him and one abstained.
Sudi, who has been vocal in his support for the motion, reminded Gachagua that the outcome is dependent on his personal accountability.
As the Senate prepares to take up the issue, Sudi’s message to Gachagua was clear: face the consequences or risk further alienation from the public and his political supporters.
Gachagua now faces a final showdown with the Senate, which will either confirm his removal from office or offer him a lifeline.
The Senate voted to hear the impeachment motion in full plenary, allowing all 47 senators to weigh in on the matter.
This decision followed a heated debate led by Senate Minority Leader Edwin Sifuna, who opposed the idea of forming a committee to handle the matter.
Kingi has directed that the impeachment motion be held on Wednesday and Thursday next week.
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The Speaker also instructed Gachagua and the National Assembly to file responses and documents related to the motion by Monday, October 14.
For Gachagua, this is more than just a political battle; it is a personal reckoning.
His feud with President William Ruto, with whom he was elected on the UDA ticket in the 2022 general election, has reached a critical juncture.
The impeachment motion reflects deeper divisions within the ruling coalition, leaving Gachagua increasingly isolated.
Oscar Sudi Offers DP Gachagua Advice Following Impeachment
