Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua on Tuesday weighed in on the impeachment motion filed against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
In a statement titled ‘Motion: Why Rigathi Must Go!!’, the CS outlined several reasons why he was solidly behind the motion to impeach the country’s second in command.
Emphasising heavily on the tribalism allegations against DP Gachagua, Mutua stated that there was no place for such conduct in the country.
“No one sends a postcard to God asking to be born a certain tribe. As a country, we have to say NO to the beating of divisive tribal drums that perpetuate inequality, ethnic tensions and hate. The time has come for Kenyans to say ‘enough is enough.’” The CS posted on his official handles.
CS Labour and Social Protection, Alfred Mutua during a meeting with recruitment agents at KICC, August 21.
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Moving forward in his statement, the former Machakos Governor noted that stirring an insurrection and violence, enslaving Kenyans with corrupt deals and attempting a coup are despicable actions that no leader should be allowed to get away with, accusing the Deputy President of all the above.
Denouncing Gachagua’s actions and acting in his capacity as the Maendeleo Chap Chap Party leader, Mutua added, “They go against the ethos of what we stand for as Maendeleo Chap Chap party and as members of the ruling coalition. Kenya deserves better!”
In the same vein, he congratulated his party member, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse for keeping his word and ultimately filing the impeachment motion against the Deputy President.
Mutua continued to express his disdain for Gachagua’s behaviour noting that tribalism and corruption have continuously been the curse derailing development in Africa and insisted that he could not allow for Kenya to be taken back.
He cited the unity achieved in Kenya following the announcement of the impeachment motion which he used as a basis to advance that his argument that Kenyan MPs and Kenya in general has the capacity to rise beyond tribal lines despite party affiliations.
Mutua further claimed that the move to impeach Gachagua is not a political undertaking but an attempt to save Kenya’s soul.
“That is why this motion for the impeachment of rogue Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is not about politics but about saving Kenya’s soul. That is the reason it is supported by diverse political parties – from the parties of Kenya Kwanza to Azimio parties such as ODM and even by members of Wiper Party. Kweli, MBELE IKO SAWA,” he concluded.
As it stands now, the impeachment motion has already been tabled at the National Assembly after 291 MPs signed a motion in support of the impeachment.
Rigathi Gachagua and Kithure Kindiki at a past function. PHOTO/ State House.
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