DCP’s Malala Explains Why United Opposition Chiefs Snubbed Gachagua’s Return
Cleophas Malala, Deputy Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has addressed the absence of opposition co-principals at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) during the return of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from the United States of America.
Malala has emphasized that the absence of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, People’s Liberation Front (PLP) leader Martha Karua, Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa, and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i was a strategic move.
The former Kakamega Senator spoke on Friday at Gachagua’s Karen mansion, where the DCP leader received allies and supporters.
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He explained that their intelligence reports suggested a conspiracy to prevent the leaders of the United Opposition Alliance from proceeding to the Kamukunji grounds, with allegedly hired goons assembled along Mombasa Road.
To avoid potential turmoil, Malala stated that the principals opted to skip the airport reception and instead join supporters later at the event.
“We made invitations to all the leaders, and their absence at the airport was strategic,” Malala said.
“We already had information that there were plans to block all of us in one place. So, we agreed that the other principals would meet us at the rally. The reception was simply a party (DCP) affair, and the rally was a joint event.”
Malala also told opposition supporters that their unity would remain intact, despite competitors’ efforts to sow dissension.
“I know it is the wish of the other side for us to be divided, but we want to assure our supporters that we are united,” he stated.
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“As you can see, our leaders had even planned to attend the Harambee Stars match, but we have received a lot of intimidation, with heavy police deployment to block us.”
Later on Friday, Kalonzo paid a visit to Gachagua at his Karen home, as a gesture to allay concerns about coalition schisms.
The two leaders, together with other opposition figures, watched Harambee Stars’ match against Madagascar in the CHAN 2024 quarterfinals, portraying a sense of solidarity.
The events of Friday, Malala said, were a clear sign that the alliance was prepared to adapt to threats and intimidation while safeguarding their unity.
DCP’s Malala Explains Why United Opposition Chiefs Snubbed Gachagua’s Return
