POLITICS: Gachagua Responds To Ruto’s ‘Overthrow’ Claim
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded to President William Ruto’s assertions that there are preparations to overthrow the government through a series of demonstrations across the country.
During a press conference on Wednesday, July 8, Gachagua denied Ruto’s previous claims.
He asserted that the opposition intended to remove the President through the ballot.
“We want to tell you that the Wantam movement is not getting you out of power outside the constitution,” Gachagua clarified.
“No one wants to overthrow your government. I and the people we work with are on record saying we want to remove you from the State House via the Ballot.”
Rigathi Gachagua: Kasongo, no one is interested in overthrowing your government. We want to humiliate you at the ballot. You must go to Sugoi. pic.twitter.com/vQ1WeS6hT6
— Cornelius Kariuki Ronoh (@itskipronoh) July 9, 2025
Rigathi Gachagua: Mr Ruto, excessive anger is not a solution. I want, with a lot of humility, to advise you to stop being angry. You have not been listening to the people of Kenya. pic.twitter.com/wdRNpvkTqm
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) July 9, 2025
Earlier on Wednesday, Ruto erupted during the launch of the Police Housing Project at Nairobi’s Kilimani Police Station.
He chastised nameless individuals for a series of protests that had occurred since June.
The Head of State, visibly upset, accused a group of political figures of inciting unrest and riots throughout the country in recent weeks.
Ruto: Opposition leaders saying they will not wait for 2027 want to topple my government. I dare them to try. pic.twitter.com/cph3qQtQHq
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) July 9, 2025
He stated that the administration would no longer accept attempts to disrupt the country.
“I have been quiet, and I have tolerated these people who want to change the government using unconstitutional means—but enough is enough,” Ruto stated.
“We will not allow it. We are coming for you,” he added. “Those plotting to remove me from office before 2027 must know we will not let them destroy this country through unconstitutional means.”
However, in a direct response to the President, Gachagua accused the Head of State of spreading a narrative that there were intentions to seize power in order to justify the use of disproportionate force against specific elements.
Gachagua went on, “This narrative you are creating that there is an attempt to overthrow the government is for you to have the opportunity to use the terrorism act to profile communities and to persecute leaders opposed to your administration.”
The former DP also addressed the most recent round of protests, which occurred on July 7, the country’s Saba Saba Day.
According to Gachagua, the damage to property around the country was state-sponsored in an attempt at economic sabotage.
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He further faulted the President for allegedly working with governors and Members of Parliament to wreak havoc by destroying businesses, then blaming it on leaders who don’t support his administration.
In another jibe at the President over the Head of State’s earlier rant on Wednesday, Gachagua appeared to suggest Ruto was the victim of his own failed promises to his electorate.
“I saw the president wailing in anger this morning. Mr President, wailing in anger is not the solution. The people of Kenya are angrier than you are,” Gachagua went on.
“Give hustlers the jobs you promised them. You cannot say other presidents have not been able to do it. You are the one who promised.”
POLITICS: Gachagua Responds To Ruto’s ‘Overthrow’ Claim
