Azimio Protests are Post-election Violence – DP Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reckons the weekly Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition party protests are post-election violence.

According to the DP, the Supreme Court recognized the August elections, which the opposition believes were rigged, as open and democratically sound.

“The election was done, Supreme Court ruled and these people have brought violence. And these are not demonstrations anymore, these are post-election violence,” he said.

The DP supported President William Ruto’s position that Kenya will uphold the rule of law and that impunity will not control its political discourse.

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“Your excellency, you have given guidance to this country, this is a country of the rule of law. Let our officers protect life and property and let everybody go about his businesses without hindrance, without intimidation because this is our country,” he said.

The second-in-command was speaking during the Public Service Commission Launch of the Values and Principles Compliance Report 2021-2022 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, KICC.

The opposition honcho on Thursday accused the police of using excessive force during what he termed as “peaceful protests”.

He also alleged an assassination attempt on his life. His car was apparently hit with seven live bullets.

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Nevertheless, he stated, their will relentless pursue their goals which include the introduction of the Building Bridges Initiative (IEBC), reinstatement of Cherera Four, opening of IEBC servers and the lowering of the cost of living.

“The unprovoked attack left my car hit with 7 live bullets, each aimed at me. Despite this, we won’t be deterred,” he said.

“Our quest won’t stop and we’ll hold the mother of all demonstrations next Monday, regardless of what our detractors say. We won’t give up.”