Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has slammed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his controversial sentiments on the 2007/2008 violence.
In a brief video shared by the lawmaker on Saturday morning, Sudi cautioned Gachagua against inciting Kenyans by making 'careless' and 'reckless' sentiments regarding the post-election chaos.
According to Sudi, while the law guaranteed every Kenyan, including Gachagua, the freedom of expression, the latter should not abuse the privilege by engaging in unethical conversation, particularly one touching on a bitter historical event.
While hitting out at the former DP, the Kapseret lawmaker claimed Gachagua's careless and disparaging comments on such a critical matter justified his impeachment by the Senate last year.
"Please, do not talk about 2007/2008, it seems you do not know what you are saying. Our people suffered what has never been witnessed," Sudi warned.
"Ask for votes, criticise all government officials, but do not engage in 2007/2008 conversation. You are becoming too reckless, you are not a leader. That is why you are a half-term DP," he added.
Sudi went on to urge Gachagua to be mindful of his remarks, noting that the 2007 post-election crisis had far-reaching consequences for many Kenyans who are yet to heal from the political upheaval.
The legislator's comments come hours after the former DP warned that any attempts by President William Ruto's administration to rig the 2027 elections could plunge the country into chaos.
Gachagua, who spoke during an interview on Obinna TV on Friday, May 16, said the post-election violence in 2027 would be worse than that witnessed in 2007.
"With the mood in the country, if that IEBC tries to mess with the elections, there will be no country here, I want to tell you that 2007 will look like a Christmas party," the former DP claimed.
He went on to add: "I want to tell those commissioners to be Kenyans and to be patriotic, and not to attempt to force William Ruto on the people of Kenya. It will not work. The people of Kenya will not accept it, people want change, and they are ready for change."
During the interview, Gachagua also dismissed the idea that powerful government officials could influence the outcome of the elections, adding that the youthful Kenyans would be on the lookout to prevent rigging.
