- Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of plot
- Gachagua claimed Ruto repeatedly expressed frustration with Koome's freedom and blaming him for failing to persuade him
- He claimed Ruto plans to break the entire bench of the High Court and instead judges who focus on his interests
- Gachagua warned that Ruto's alleged measures could lead
Nairobi – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made allegations of explosion against his former boss, President William Ruto.
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Gachagua claimed the head of state had conspired to remove the chief justice Martha Koome and breaking the bench of the Supreme Court to gain control of the judicial department.
In a detailed interview with KTN News on Monday, February 24, Gachagua revealed a shocking statement about the allegations of Ruto to undermine the judiciary to benefit politically.
Great Claims against Ruto
Gachagua, who had served as Ruto's deputy before their dispute, claimed that Ruto had long expressed anger at Koome, accusing him of refusing to be harassed.
According to Gachagua, Ruto repeatedly complained about Koome's independence, even blaming him for failing to 'manage' him as a native of Mount Kenya.
“President William Ruto plotted a long time ago to remove Judge Martha Koome as Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court for refusing to interfere. How the President wants and I told him that it is impossible, ” He claimed.
Gachagua referred to Koome as a fierce follower of law and constitutional adherence, praising his praise and integrity.
However, he claimed that Ruto's plans to remove him were delayed until Gachagua was dismissed in office.
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What is Ruto's plan according to Gachagua
The former deputy president claimed that Ruto's expectations were more widespread to remove Koome from the head of the judiciary.
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He claimed that the president wanted to break the entire high court bench and instead judges who would focus on his interests.
“He has declared himself and I have told you, he did before me, that we must have a high court we control. In fact, he told me that if you become president, it is too much for you to fail in the election. We must control the election from IEBC Until the Supreme Court and the President has decided and I know him, ” He said.
Gachagua expressed disbelief at the time, admitting he initially thought the state's statements were a joke.
“I must tell the people of Kenya because at first, I thought it was a joke. I never thought that any president anywhere in the world would want to break the entire high court bench,” The former deputy president said.
Gachagua accuses Ruto of arresting the government
Gachagua warned that Ruto's alleged plans could lead to the arrest of the government, and the courts to be the last border.
He accused the President of using his influence on the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) to prepare the removal of judges through the predicted cases.
“The President has that number in the Judicial Service Commission so any cases against Judge Martha Kome and seven judges and six other judges will be just a Kangaroo court. He explained.
He also claimed that Ruto would form a court to hear the judges, with the decision already decided.
“The president will then form the court himself and he will decide the outcome. So what we look at, I do not defend Judge Martha Koome alone, but it is the entire bench of the Supreme Court,” The former Mathira MP claimed.
Gachagua called on Kenyans and the International Community to keep an eye on, warning that Ruto's alleged plans would undermine democracy and the rule of law.
What is the warning of Gachagua for Ruto
On Sunday, February 23, the former deputy president claimed that the conspiracy of Smoking Koome was part of the plot to disrupt the Mount Kenya region before the 2027 general election.
Gachagua warned that if Koome was dismissed, Ruto would not be welcomed in Meru County.
He vowed to lead The procession to protest the removal of Koome and called on Mount Kenya residents to reject leaders who support the Ruto regime.
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