The motion to remove Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has collapsed following the mover of the motion’s decision to withdraw.
According to documents seen by Kenyans.co.ke, Kitui County Assembly Speaker George Ndoto stated that the mover of the motion, Majority Leader Peter Mwikya Kilonzo cited unavoidable circumstances.
The motion was supposed to be tabled on Wednesday, July 15 when Ngilu was supposed to appear before the assembly.
“We undertake to invite you in good time and in line with the county assembly standing orders once the mover gives us his intention to table the said motion,” the speaker signed off.
However, Governor Ngilu criticised that the speaker was contravening the law by interrupting the process.
Through her lawyers, the county boss stated that according to the standing orders, the process of removing a governor was bound by timelines which Speaker Ndoto was violating by pushing the motion to a later day.
Further, Ngilu’s lawyers claimed that they were convinced that the speaker was behind the plot to oust Ngilu and not the majority leader.
“All indications from your actions so far point to the fact that as the speaker of the county assembly you are not only partisan but also biased in the performance of your duties,” the lawyers accused in a letter.
According to her lawyers, neither the majority leader nor the speaker had powers to manipulate the process of removal once it kicked off.
“Nothing could better demonstrate your inability to appreciate the letter and spirit of the county assembly standing orders than your mistaken belief that this is a process that is within the hands of the mover of the motion or yourself,” Ngilu challenged.
The governor concluded by stating that she had already prepared her response and remains available to appear before the County Assembly between July 15 and July 17.
“Should you fail to avail her that opportunity, the motion will have lapsed by operation of the law,” Ngilu’s lawyers concluded.
