- The Bukusu Council of Elders has strongly opposed attempts to impeach Governor George Natembeya, warning of political repercussions if the move continues
- Elder Kolia Chakali announced that any move to remove Natembeya would be seen as an insult to the Luhya community, and vowed to protest in Trans Nzoia
- Eliud Wafula warned the MCAs involved in the attempt to oust him to apologize or face condemnation for their actions
- The elders wanted any issues with Natembeya to be brought before them to be discussed, condemning the talk of accusing him
Trans Nzoia – A section of the Bukusu council of elders have issued a strong warning against any attempt to impeach Governor George Natembeya.
Source: UGC
The elders gathered in the Museum of Kitale they denounced the plans, threatening serious political repercussions if the motion for Natembeya's removal was made.
Led by the chairman of the council, Peter Masinde, the elders spoke strongly against the request to fire him, which has been linked to Natembeya's remarks against the President's government William Ruto.
Natembeya, in a recent radio interview, revealed that some leaders from the union of Kenya First they were reported to be plotting to fire him because of shouting at Ruto.
Masinde was quick to point out that the impeachment proposal lacked solid, legitimate grounds and, in their view, was politically motivated.
He said that such actions can have a big impact, and can weaken the political situation in the region.
What will happen if Natembeya is sacked?
Kolia Chakali, an old man, expressed the great hatred of the community on the motion to accuse him.
Dressed in traditional Bukusu attire, Chakali enthusiastically announced that the people of Trans Nzoia had spoken through the vote, and any attempt to oust their governor would be seen as an affront to the Luhya community.
“We do not want words to touch or interfere with our governor George Natembeya, we are the ones who elected him and anyone who interferes with him is interfering with the elders and people of Trans Nzoia, they completely despise us Luhya people. .That, if we remove him, we cannot accept Kolia at all.
Why do the elders curse MCAs
Another member of the council, Eliud Wafula, issued a stern warning to MCAs allegedly involved in the petition to oust him.
He opposed their commitment to development, saying that focusing on political maneuvering like prosecuting them instead of serving their states would not be tolerated.
Wafula asked those involved in the conspiracy to apologize, while threatening to curse them.
“Natembeya is the one who chose him and if there is a problem, they should take it to our elders so that we can discuss it, but we condemn the issue of wanting to sue him and let it fail, let that matter fail. !We are in a place where elders live and perform traditional things.
If you are MCA and you have failed to develop your ward and now you are looking for money to sue the governor, today we stand in the holy place of the elders and say this: your time is over. Don't say you will continue. And we have given you one week to come to the elders and ask for forgiveness,” Wafula said.
How did Gachagua encourage Natembeya?
As previously reported, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua defended Natembeya following the governor's dispute with the Kikuyu MP.
Gachagua urged Trans governor Nzoia Natembeya to remain steadfast in his service to the people and not to be offended by critics.
The former deputy president urged Natembeya not to be afraid to speak the truth, adding criticism from Ruto's allies shows that he was affecting society.
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