‘Forgiven BUT We Don’t Forget’ – DP Gachagua Fires Warning Shots At Ruto
On Sunday, embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sent a subliminal message to President William Ruto, warning him that the Mt Kenya region, where he is from, will not forget how the impeachment against him was planned.
Gachagua, who spoke on Sunday, October 27 at a church service at Saint James ACK Cathedral in Kiambu County, was adamant about disclosing everything when the time came.
Psalm 30:12:
— H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH (@rigathi) October 27, 2024
"That my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!"
It is always spiritually nourishing going before the Lord, in His House, to pray and give thanks for his goodness. pic.twitter.com/V78neGSER1
“We forgive but we don’t forget. I’ve heard people saying that 3 years is a lot of time that by 2027, people will have forgotten,” he stated.
“Even the atrocities meted on us by the white man, the pain we suffered under President Moi, we still remember. When the time is right, we will address the issue at hand. But at the moment, we will keep quiet.”
Despite the strong message, the ousted Deputy President appeared to be much calmer following three weeks of intense battles with the National Assembly, the Senate, and now the High Court.
Gachagua criticized several aspects of the State of the Nation while urging Kenyans to pray for the Head of State who he stated has a tough task on his hands.
“I want to ask Kenyans to pray for President Ruto to give him wisdom to navigate the challenges affecting Kenyans,” Gachagua stated.
Rigathi Gachagua has landed with another dangerous tackle. Amesema Ruto anaitaji maombi. pic.twitter.com/3XVLSNEveJ
— Cornelius K. Ronoh (@itskipronoh) October 27, 2024
The ousted DP went on to name a number of key sectors in the country that Kenyans have been critical of in recent weeks, urging the President to correct them.
“Our people are feeling helpless because of economic adversities, over-taxation, and failing health systems and the President has a big job to do,” he stated.
“We pray for God to give him wisdom so the people of Kenya can get some relief when they go about their business.”
During the church service, Gachagua was accompanied by several of his allies, including Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, a staunch supporter.
Gachagua’s political future is hanging by a thread, with his only hope of retaining the Deputy Presidency resting on the case that is currently before the High Court.
In one of the latest blows to Gachagua, a three-judge bench consisting of Freda Mugambi, Eric Ogola, and Anthony Mrima refused to recuse themselves from hearing the impeachment case.
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The President has been extremely coy about the issues surrounding Gachagua, leaving Kenyans to wonder what his next move will be.
In one of his recent public addresses, on Friday, October 25, President Ruto appeared to hint at why he fell out with Gachagua, sending out a fiery message condemning what he called ‘divisive politics’.
“We don’t have any business with leaders dividing Kenyans based on ethnic lines,” he said while referring to East African Community (EAC) and ASAL Areas Cabinet Secretary Beatrice Askul.
“I formed a government to unite all Kenyans. Was that a mistake? There are people who are angry because I appointed Beatrice Askul as a CS.”
‘Forgiven BUT We Don’t Forget’ – DP Gachagua Fires Warning Shots At Ruto
