President Ruto offered me Sh2 billion to resign as DP, Gachagua now claims
Gachagua dismissed fears over being barred from participating in future elections, asserting that he had no obligation to vie for any seat.
Three months after his impeachment, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has now come out with new claims against his former boss, President William Ruto.
Gachagua alleges that Ruto offered him Sh2 billion to resign from his position as Deputy President.
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Speaking during an interview with Western radio stations in Karen, Nairobi on Tuesday, the former DP detailed what he claims was a behind-the-scenes attempt to push him out of office.
According to Gachagua, the President urged him to resign so that he could receive Sh2 billion, which would allow him to pursue other ventures with security.
"The president told me to quit so that he could give me Sh2 billion so that I could go on with my business and have security. He told me to quit so that I could vie in future but I asked myself, how can the president plan my future yet he wants me to quit?" he said.
The former Mathira MP also addressed his October 2024 impeachment, claiming it was a direct result of his outspoken stance on matters affecting Kenyans.
He further alleged that financial incentives were offered to lawmakers in exchange for his removal from office.
"Each Member of Parliament was reportedly given a Sh500,000 token while Senators received Sh10 million each," Gachagua said.
Future in politics
Despite these claims, Gachagua dismissed fears over being barred from participating in future elections, asserting that he had no obligation to vie for any seat.
"The issue people are trying to bring up that I cannot vie for any political seat because I was impeached is none of my business. People think that I love myself too much; it is not a must for me to vie for any political seat in this country," he explained.
However, he stressed that his right to contest any election remains intact.
"If I want to vie for a seat in future I will do so but that is not necessary right now," Gachagua said.
Gachagua's impeachment was one of the most significant political events of 2024. On October 18, he became the first Deputy President in Kenya's history to be impeached.
The process stemmed from accusations including undermining the Judiciary, abuse of office, and irregular wealth acquisition.
After a motion presented by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, the National Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of his removal, with 281 votes for, 44 against, and one abstention.
The case then moved to the Senate, where Gachagua's defence team attempted to delay the process, citing his illness.
Despite these efforts, the Senate voted to uphold the impeachment after two days of hearings.
Gachagua's defence team argued that the allegations were politically motivated, but the Senate majority disagreed, cementing the end of his brief tenure as Deputy President.
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