National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi on Tuesday, July 6, addressed concerns regarding his resignation as the Speaker in February 2022 as it is required by law for civil servants seeking political office.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, he disputed the claims and confirmed that he would continue with the position until such a time as he decides otherwise.
He further posed a question to those calling for his resignation as to whether his position as a Speaker is regarded as a civil service position.
"Who says I'm a civil servant? Once you're elected as a speaker, you take two oaths, one oath as a Speaker of the House and the other oath as a Member of Parliament.
"Except the MCAs whom the constitution barred from running unless they resign, Members of Parliament don't have to resign to vie to become either governor or senator or vice versa," he stated.
He also gave an example that the President is not required to resign when seeking re-election -a hint that Muturi holds his office in the highest regards.
Muturi also reiterated that his Presidential aspirations wouldn't affect his work in Parliament as the Speaker.
"It won't affect the way I conduct business because as the Chair of the House, I am supposed to administer the rule, the standing orders, the laws, and the constitution".
Further, he clarified that he did not align himself to any political party but pointed out that he would run on a party that encompasses social justice.
The news comes as a section of political figures had recently called for Muturi's resignation after his coronation as Mt Kenya spokesperson.
Addressing this in a past press briefing, Muturi urged those plotting his removal to take their best shot.
"There is no impeachment of the Speaker. The only option is for the Parliament to pass a vote of no confidence. We have the rules that are supposed to be followed and they are open. Whoever will hit the threshold should try," he stated.
