Oscar Sudi, a Kapseret Member of Parliament, has once again criticized Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his political style.
Sudi chastised Gachagua for stubbornly pursuing what he perceived to be regional politics rather than advancing national unity in his capacity as second in command.
“When leaders get to a certain level, they should speak for Kenyans not just their people,” he stated.
“You get some leaders saying ‘our people,’ ‘my people,’ which should not be the case, leaders should talk about matters affecting Kenya.”
He made this statement while attending the funeral of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner Irene Masit’s father.
The Kapseret legislator stated that once elected, leaders should always pursue national politics that promote unity.
“People of Central Kenya for example, their place is just for production, they are only born there but if you go around the whole of Kenya, you will find them everywhere,” he explained.
Sudi went on to say that it would be appropriate for people from Central Kenya to advocate for Kenyan issues.
Sudi’s criticisms challenged leaders bent on regional politics to sell their vision in a friendly way and avoid divisiveness.
“Let us unite and work together. Seek votes with a manifesto and in a friendly way,” he further added.
“This kind of politics is backward no wonder Tanzania is ahead of us because they left tribalism behind a long time ago.”
In his speech, Sudi also acknowledged Raila’s contribution to the country’s progress.
“Raila has contributed to the progress of this country, be it the promulgation of the new constitution,” he said adding that Kenyans ought to be thankful.
These attacks on Gachagua come as President William Ruto has ordered members of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to suspend a planned impeachment of his deputy.
Sudi had previously criticized Gachagua for suggesting that some leaders fear a united Mt Kenya region.
During a tour of the Rift Valley region, Gachagua questioned why leaders were criticizing him for strongly advocating for Mt. Kenya’s interests.
“I had seen an argument somewhere that for the call of unity of our region [Mt. Kenya], we can be isolated. Why would anybody isolate us for being united?” Gachagua posed the question to his audience.
The Deputy President insisted that unity is not a bad thing.
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