Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has slammed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of acting as though he “owns” the Gen Z movement.
Speaking on Tuesday, July 22, Salasya called for Gachagua’s retirement, saying his time in politics is over, just like ODM leader Raila Odinga.
“Rigathi Gachagua must be told again, just like Raila was told, to go home and relax, and let Kenyans deal with President Ruto. He behaves as if he is the one who owns Gen Z. Rigathi must be told that Kenyans are not stupid,” Salasya said.
The firebrand legislator also revisited the 2022 general election, arguing that emotional voting patterns played a major role in propelling President William Ruto to power. He warned that Gachagua’s attempts to woo Gen Z would not save him or his allies in future elections.
“They voted in Ruto with emotions, and no one is going to vote in Rigathi or his group of partners with emotions again, only for them to start leading this country with revenge and emotion,” he added.
Salasya urged the country to take a new political course – one of healing and unity amidst rising political tensions.
“Kenya now needs a true leader who will unite this country and take it forward, a new face that will bring healing and new hope,” he concluded.
