The Mountain Journal
Democratic Party of Kenya (DP), has dismissed the impeachment plans against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The party, which is country’s second oldest political party after the repeal of section 2A of the former constitution, yesterday distanced itself from its members who have joined the bandwagon baying for the DP’s blood.
In a press statement, Party Secretary General Dr Jacob Haji, noted that the country had more pressing issues 0to attend to than impeachment and constitutional change.
The party whose first party 0leader Mwai Kibaki insisted that it stood by its motto of “Umoja na Haki”, that espouses unity and justices for all citizens said those supporting the motion were doing so in their private capacity but had no party blessings.
“In our view, this isn’t the right time for impeachment as our country is facing hard social economic times coupled with strikes from various institutions universities, hospitals and teaching service,” stated the party.
“We urge our leaders to unite and find solutions towards making a better Kenyan fraternity for us all,” urged Haji.
Haji further called on citizens to attend today’s public participation forums across the country on the impeachment of Gachagua and reject it.
Further, he said, Kenyans must also say no to the projected constitutional change to extend presidential and other electable leaders tenure from 5 to 7 years.
“The unity of our country comes first and is paramount,” emphasised the party Secretary General.
The political entity that has one elected Senator, a Member of the National Assembly and a number of County Assembly members has been in existence since 1992 when it’s presidential candidate, Mwai Kibaki came out third with 1.1 million voted behind eventual winner and the then incumbent Daniel arap Moi and runner-up Kenneth Matiba.
Photo/ DP Chairman Esau Kioni
Embu County’s Mbeere North constituency Member of Parliament Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku of DP is among the lawmakers who appended their signature in support of the impeachment motion against the former Mathira MP.
At the same time, three legislators from Gachagua’s backyard yesterday beat a retreat and said they would not be supporting the motion during the voting day on Tuesday next week.
The trio; Nyeri Woman Representative Rahab Mukami, Tetu MP Geoffrey Wandeto and his Kieni counterpart Njoroge Wainaina said they had realised that the public was against what the National Assembly had embarked on.
