Azimio Principal Kalonzo Musyoka, on Friday, June 21, pledged to support Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against impeachment threats.
Speaking in Kiambu during the consecration of Reverend Benson as Bishop, the Wiper party leader affirmed that Azimio was prepared to stand by the deputy president despite the looming impeachment.
Kalonzo emphasised that Gachagua had not committed any wrongdoing warranting impeachment. He further criticized President William Ruto, accusing him of undermining his deputy's position.
"If they try to impeach Gachagua, as Azimio we will refuse. But we can impeach both Ruto and Gachagua," Kalonzo stated.
He also commended the deputy president for being courageous by standing his ground despite resistance and urged him to continue fighting for the people of Kenya.
"I admire the courage of the Deputy President, now welcome to the club of courageous people and I call on you to exercise courage for the sake of Kenyans," the Wiper party leader commented.
The former Vice president went ahead to defend DP Gachagua over claims of being termed a villager and called on him not to fall for such comments.
Kalonzo also fault the government for failing to protect its citizens following the death of youngster Rex Masai who reportedly succumbed after being shot while demonstrating.
According to Kalonzo, it was the right of every Kenyan to picket and demonstrate without interference from police officers.
While responding to Kalonzo, the Deputy President called on the Azimio leader to adopt his call for regional unity, saying it was the only way to bring Kenyans together.
According to Gachagua, he would not relent on his call for unity in the Mt Kenya region despite constant criticism.
