‘This Was Mob Lynching!’ – Martha Karua Blasts MPs After DP Gachagua Impeachment
Martha Karua, leader of the NARC-Kenya Party, chastised the National Assembly on Wednesday for what she described as “mob lynching”.
Karua also claimed that Parliament failed to exercise independence in the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The former Justice Minister claimed that the impeachment confirmed that Kenyans are on their own, arguing that the process did not meet the necessary standards to remove the deputy president from office.
“Although the process is enshrined in the constitution of Kenya under Article 145 and 150, it was disheartening to see the National Assembly behave like a rubber stamp,” she opined blaming the National Assembly for failing to up hold its independence.
Press Statement: We are on our own.
— Martha Karua SC (@MarthaKarua) October 9, 2024
I cry for my country noting that this is happening at a time when more than ever before we need a watchdog to check on a rogue executive who have grossly violated citizens human rights
Full statement below pic.twitter.com/xyaEoLkAMT
“Rigathi Gachagua is no angel but like any citizen, he deserves due process not mob lynching. We must invest in systems that work even for your worst enemy,” she stated.
She disapproved the whole process adding, “It is not about the person in question but about having a system that is fair to all irrespective of their circumstances and political persuasion.”
Karua, also known as the Iron Lady, stated that Parliament has previously shown signs of being negatively influenced by the executive.
She gave the example of MPs passing the 2024 Finance Bill despite its unpopularity among Kenyans.
Karua reminded leaders that engaging in the violation of another person’s rights lays the groundwork for anarchy, which is harmful to a thriving democracy.
At the same time, Karua praised National Assembly members for their calm demeanor during the debate. In the impeachment motion, 43 MPs voted No.
Martha Karua reminded Kenyans that Gachagua and some of those who used mob justice against him were a happy bunch during their honeymoon in power when they constantly chastised former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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“Gachagua’s circumstances today should be a reminder to each one of them and to all people in authority that power is transient and tomorrow it will be you,” she cautioned.
The impeachment of the DP, according to Karua, was a misplaced priority at a time when the country was dealing with more pressing national issues such as abductions, a deteriorating economy, health care, and confusion over the new university funding model in education.
“This is also happening at a time we need a watchdog to stop the now infamous and opaque Adani airport concession, and similarly opaque power transmission concession, the criminalization of indigenous agriculture, the violation of citizens’ access to health and education through SHIF and a botched education funding model,” she observed.
Karua urged Kenyans to band together to oppose poor governance and serve as a watchdog, as the National Assembly has proven to be a rubber stamp for the executive.
‘This Was Mob Lynching!’ – Martha Karua Blasts MPs After DP Gachagua Impeachment
