Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua has come out to address the standoff within the party, assuring members that the party would exercise transparency in choosing its candidates.
In a statement on Saturday, September 6, the former Deputy President said the party would not show preference for any candidates regardless of their political status.
According to Gachagua, every aspirant will be given an equal opportunity based on merit, commitment, and in accordance with the people's wishes.
"We are committed to fostering a fair and inclusive process that upholds the values of our party and ensures the best leadership for our future," Gachagua affirmed.
Gachagua made the sentiments when he met over 200 aspirants gunning for the DCP Party ticket in the 2027 general elections.
During the meeting, the DCP leader applauded them for their continued support of the party during the membership drive and for anchoring the philosophy of our party with dedication and integrity.
His sentiments came hours after chaos erupted in Meru after party members expressed frustrations with the sudden change in the party leadership within the county.
The party members in Meru protested DCP's decision to remove Timothy Githinji as the party's County Chairperson and replace him with James Mithika.
While lamenting the move, the aggrieved party members accused DCP leadership of an alleged bias, with the supporters threatening to quit the party.
They argued that the manner in which the County party leadership changes were done contravened the tenets of good leadership and that it was evidence of a lack of integrity.
"I have noted with much concern that this party is no longer transparent. If the chairperson can be changed at night, I speculate that we will even be denied the party tickets," said DCP Aspirant Benjamin Kimathi.
"I want to tell the party leader Rigathi Gachagua that as much as we love this party, the leaders whom you chose to represent us here in Meru have become biased," Kimathi added.
