- Ex-Nairobi governor Mike Sonko urged former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua to persist in seeking justice
- According to Sonko, Article 193 (3) a person is not disqualified from holding office until they exhaust all avenues
- Sonko also advised the former deputy president not to rush the process for he still stands a chance to be on the ballot
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Kiambu – Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has offered words of encouragement to ex-deputy president Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment.
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Speaking during the funeral ceremony of Lucy Wambui in Red Hill Limuru on Tuesday, November 5, Sonko urged Gachagua to persist in seeking justice, reassuring him that his political future remains intact.
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Sonko, who faced political hurdles after being removed from office, drew parallels between his case and Gachagua’s current situation.
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Why Gachagua can still be on the ballot
He emphasised that Gachagua still has legal avenues to explore, including appeals that could extend the case for years, allowing him to remain politically active in the upcoming 2027 elections.
“Let me educate you a bit on the law because there’s a misconception that once you’re impeached, you cannot vie for office again. That’s not true. Allow me to boost Riggy G’s morale. In our constitution, article 193 (3) says a person is not disqualified under clause (2) unless all possibility of appeal or review of the relevant sentence or decision has been exhausted.
Your case is still ongoing at the High Court of Kenya, and even if they uphold the ruling, you have the option to appeal, which could take three years. If that’s unsuccessful, you can go to the Supreme Court, which could add another five years. So, by 2027, you could still be on the ballot. Don’t let anyone mislead you, and don’t rush—take it slow,” Sonko encouraged.
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Additionally, Sonko expressed emotional support for Gachagua, asserting he would stand by the former deputy president during this challenging period.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
