Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has declared she won’t join the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) citing dictatorship within the outfit. Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba in a past political rally with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua. The lawmaker was previously a staunch supporter of Gachagua until recently when she chose to break away from the former deputy president’s fold. She alleges Gachagua’s side thrives on intimidation and coercion. “I will not join DCP party for what I know. Allow me to scout around. Thank me later,” she told a supporter who had question her stance. Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉 Wamuchomba decried being harassed by Gachagua and his allies. She vowed not to be reduced to a sycophant just to get the former deputy president’s favour.
The MP further suggested that DCP was headed for a fail if Gachagua would remain as its leader. “Sycophants get first class air tickets, but I will be vindicated soon. With some captain on the steering wheel, the boat will soon capsize,” she said. The MP recently decried persecution from Gachagua’s supporters after she condoled with the family of Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah, whose patriach died on September 4. Wamuchomba said her compassion for the family of Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah has brought her the political tribulations she currently suffers. Despite her political differences with the Kikuyu MP, Wamuchomba condoled with the bereaved family, citing closeness with some of their kin. “Without apologies, I stood with my long time friend and supporter ( Cucu wa County) who happens to be Hon Ichungwa’s elder sister and gave her my sympathies,” she said. Wamuchomba outlined how her sympathies to Ichung’wah’s family drew political interpretations.
She now says enemies have multiplied and are basing their rhetoric against her on the gesture she showed toward the grieving family. “Sadly am a victim of compassion. Extending my condolences to the Ichungwa’s after Mzee’s Death has costed my peace and dignity,” Wamuchomba said. According to Wamuchomba, her newly acquired detractors have chosen to forget about her selfless political activism, which she advanced for the benefit of the downtrodden, only to be labelled a traitor. “I have fought for women’s rights to the extent of being barred from parliament and losing a salary. I have fought for farmers’ rights and the dignity of the vulnerable populations. The ones I defended from detention and unlawful arrests are now marauding me for allegations that are not proven- for hearsay,” she lamented. Despite the intolerance, Wamuchomba vowed to stay put. She said she would not give in to intimidation to follow certain political courses she doesn’t believe in. According to her, standing with the Ichung’wah family in their grief shouldn’t be regarded as a form of betrayal.
By Kai Eli
