Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has expressed regret over supporting President William Ruto’s decision to pick Rigathi Gachagua as his running mate in the last elections.
Sudi described Gachagua as a “political disgrace” and said his frequent remarks could push the country towards political instability.
The MP urged communities in Mt Kenya not to follow Gachagua blindly, accusing him of attempting to isolate them from other Kenyans for his own political interests.
“It’s absurd for someone who has been deputy president to continue behaving irresponsibly just because of his personal bitterness,” Sudi said.
He spoke Tuesday at Kesses in Uasin Gishu County during the funeral of Senior Sergeant Stephen Rono, a police officer based at Langas Police Station in Kapseret.
Sudi also apologised to residents for supporting the decision to have Gachagua as Ruto’s running mate in the last elections.
“We all thought he was a good person, but I apologise because we are the ones who brought up this man who has ended up messing everyone,” he said.
Sudi and his colleagues also criticised remarks made by Gachagua during his Ruto at Four address, in which the former DP questioned the circumstances surrounding the deaths of several prominent Kenyans.
Those mentioned included former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former MP Johana Ngeno and the late General Francis Ogolla.
“Gachagua should go to the DCI and record statements on what he knows on the death of Odinga and the others because their families are still mourning, and it’s unfortunate to politicise such issues,” Sudi said.
He accused Gachagua of changing his stance towards Ruto after his impeachment, saying the former DP had initially praised the president before turning hostile.
Sudi said Ruto had ensured that all parts of the country benefited from development, accusing Gachagua and his allies of seeking a return to a system where some regions received preferential treatment.
“Kenya is a big nation, and it’s not about certain tribes or regions. Gachagua should know that we will not allow ourselves to go back to the days when only some regions were favoured,” he said.
Sudi also dismissed the opposition as disjointed and warned that the Kenya Kwanza administration would begin its campaigns in January next year.
“Let them first tell us who will be their candidate, but they should be assured that as from January we will make them run around desperately,” he said.
Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek and Baringo Senator Vincent Chemitei also attacked Gachagua, accusing him of posing a threat to the country’s stability.
Kiborek highlighted what he described as Ruto’s achievements and declared that the president would serve two terms.
“Whether Gachagua and his supporters like it or not, Ruto will serve for two terms because Kenyans can see and feel the work he has done,” Kiborek said.
