Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has denied claims that he is in support of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua or his political affiliations.
Yesterday, July 4, Amis joined the opposition politicians during their rallies in Kitale, a situation which prompted a section of Kenyans to insinuate that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party member had decamped to Gachagua's team.
The incident saw some online users interpret Amisi's move as an attempt to endorse the former DP as the favourite presidential candidate among the opposition politicians.
“You should thank Gachagua for giving you such a huge platform and apologise for insinuating ‘he’s not an option’,'' said an online user in response to Amisi's post on the X platform.
In a quick rejoinder, the vocal lawmaker nd close ally of Raila Odinga denied the claims, clarifying that welcoming the Wantam movement does not necessarily mean shifting to Gachagua's allegiance.
“I repeat, Rigathi is not an option. Are we together? Welcoming WanTam to Kitale is not equal to supporting Gachagua,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
The opposition leaders, including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Fred Matiang'i, and George Natembeya, had visited the Western region for their anti-government rallies that have been ongoing in different counties.
Amisi joined the leaders, where he condemned the ongoing killings of youths that have been on the increase in the current Kenya Kwanza regime.
“The killing of young Kenyans must be stopped by all means necessary. We want our nation back,'' Amisi said while addressing the crowd.
Amisi reiterated that his presence at the Kitale event was purely non-partisan and is part of his constant calls for a renaissance, which he says is much-needed in Kenya.
While Amisi joins the opposition leaders, his counterparts in ODM are busy condemning and criticizing the movement.
Speaking during Albert Ojwang's burial on Friday, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga condemned the group for using the platform to criticize Raila and the broad-based government.
Wanga, who is also the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Chairperson, warned the leaders to look for an alternative and more meaningful agenda instead of criticising Odinga.
“Leave Raila alone. We cannot have an opposition of scavengers and clueless fellows who do not know what they are talking about, and all they are talking about is Raila,'' Wanga warned.
