NAIROBI, Kenya – Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has squarely pinned the blame on President William Ruto over his escalating tribulations.
In a lengthy post shared on his official X account (formerly Twitter), the former DP told the head of state to leave him alone.
“Stop sending goons to attack me, my family, and supporters. We have rights and freedoms to enjoy like other Kenyans. Like a gentleman, just accept that you lost the trust and support of the people and move on,” said Gachagua.
Gachagua’s remarks came hours after a dramatic scene unfolded in Lavington on Thursday morning after unidentified individuals stormed the launch event of his newly unveiled political outfit, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
The chaos erupted shortly after Gachagua and other senior DCP officials left the venue, with eyewitnesses reporting an attempt by suspected goons to disrupt the event.
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Police officers swiftly responded by firing into the air to disperse the crowd, prompting panic among onlookers.
Later, Gachagua recalled how in November last year, President Ruto allegedly sent goons under police escort to attack him and mourners at a funeral in Limuru.
“You sent the leader of an organised criminal gang whom you have engaged in the mountain to support you; they attacked my wife and Christians during a prayer meeting in Nyeri, thus discrediting the altar of God in the process,” explained Gachagua.
Gachagua also narrated how in December, the same year, the head of state allegedly sent police to throw tear gas canisters at him and members of the public during a prayer meeting in Nyandarua County.
“In January of this year, you sent goons under police escort to evict my children from an office they had leased and operated for five years. In April, in a similar function, like in 2007, when you sent goons to kill children in Kiambaa church, you sent goons under police escort to attack me and Christians inside PCEA church,” claimed the former second in command.
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Gachagua accused the president of allegedly sending goons to attack him and members of the DCP at the party headquarters.
“Police are complaining that you have stopped them from arresting and prosecuting the culprits in all these incidents. Why don’t you simply accept that you have lost my support and that of my followers and look for support elsewhere?” he posed.
In his own words, the former deputy president wrote:
“Doesn’t it bother your conscience that you have resulted in using criminal gangs and goons to intimidate and attack those who no longer support you?”
