Speaker Wetangula Endorses Gachagua Impeachment With Parliament Waiting Motion
On Sunday, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula appeared to support the planned impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
On Sunday, Wetangula spoke at Wamunyu Catholic Church in Machakos County, arguing that any leader who causes division in Kenya should be expelled.
The National Assembly speaker argued that anyone attempting to cause chaos in Kenya should be barred from dividing the country along tribal lines.
“We must know that our diversity is the source of our strength and that is how we shall live,” Wetangula stated.
“If there is anyone who wants to disrupt the peace of the nation, they should be removed because we want peace for everybody,” he further asserted.
BREAKING: Here is today's speech by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula calling for the impeachment of anyone who is a threat to national cohesion and peaceful integration. Looks like he's also ready for Tuesday. Very ready for Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/U5BcajtYWO
— Gabriel Oguda (@gabrieloguda) September 29, 2024
His remarks came after a number of other politicians attended the event and called for the deputy president’s impeachment.
“I plead with our leaders to reduce divisive politics that align people along ethnic or religious formations. Every Kenyan has a right to live, own property and enjoy peace anywhere and everywhere in our country.”
His comments came just days before lawmakers are expected to table an impeachment motion against the second-in-command on Tuesday.
By Friday last week, inside sources close to the situation hinted that the signatures required to impeach the deputy president were nearing completion.
To be introduced in Parliament, the motion must receive support from 117 parliamentarians. Furthermore, 233 MPs must vote in favor of the motion before it can be considered by the Senate.
The signatures are said to have been gathered by UDA party officials who have been holding night meetings to solicit support from legislators.
If the impeachment motion is approved, it will be the first time a sitting deputy president is removed by Parliament.
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Politicians from President Ruto’s constituency in the Rift Valley reportedly formed the first meeting on Tuesday last week to deliberate on how to protect UDA party leader, William Ruto, during the Gachagua impeachment process.
Gachagua hinted on Saturday during a tour of Meru Town that some politicians want to divide Mount Kenya’s vote by pitting him against Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, whom he referred to as ‘our son.’
Gachagua, speaking to congregants at All Saints Church in Kinoru on Sunday, urged politicians to pay adequate attention to the people and to be resolute.
The DP avoided commenting on the impending motion against him.
Speaker Wetangula Endorses Gachagua Impeachment With Parliament Waiting Motion
