Members of Parliament close to Deputy President William Ruto have criticised reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) could reopen the case against him.
Speaking during a fundraiser at PCEA Kangaita in Nyeri County on Sunday, the lawmakers from Mt. Kenya hit out at Ruto’s opponents accusing them of a plot to lock him out of the 2022 presidential race.
Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa stated that those opposing the DP were giving information to the ICC prosecution to frustrate Ruto’s quest for the presidency.
His sentiments were shared by James Gichuhi (Tetu), Kanini Kega (Kieni), Jane Kihara (Naivasha), Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu), Sylvanus Osoro (South Mugirango) and Patrick Mariru (Laikipia West).
“The thieves who united and incited criminal charges against the DP and the President have been taking information to ICC. We want to tell them that the wave of the DP cannot be fought,” commented Nyoro.
During his address, Ruto steered clear off politics and instead advised the leaders to concentrate on the development of their regions.
"Work must continue because we do not have time for propaganda. We have united with those we were competing against to foster unity among Kenyans," he stated.
In the latest ICC annual report submitted to the United Nations General Assembly, it emerged that Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda continued to receive information related to the case in the past year.
"The office of the prosecutor continued to receive information on the commission of crimes against humanity during the post-election violence of 2007—2008,” read part of the report.
In April 2016, the international court, through a majority decision, dropped the cases against Ruto and former radio journalist Joshua Sang after lack of sufficient evidence.
