Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua reportedly dropped his impeachment case yesterday, signaling a new dawn in the forthcoming general elections to be held in August next year.
President Dr William Samoei Arap Ruto’s close ally, Dennis Itumbi has broken his silence in the matter as he revealed what will happen to Hon Gachagua.
Senior government digital strategist Dennis Itumbi has stated that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political path has reached a definitive end following the formal withdrawal of his High Court petitions challenging his impeachment.
Itumbi emphasized that by instructing his legal team to pull the plug on the consolidated court cases regarding his removal from office, Gachagua has effectively accepted his status as an impeached leader.
According to Itumbi, the legal reality of the situation settles any lingering disputes over the second-in-command’s constitutional standing, cementing his exit from the country’s executive leadership.
Highlighting the legal implications of the decision, Itumbi pointed out that the Kenyan Constitution explicitly bars individuals who have been impeached from holding public office or steering political organizations.
With the withdrawal of the High Court petitions, the constitutional provisions on leadership and integrity take full effect without further judicial challenge.
Consequently, Gachagua faces severe statutory barriers that prohibit him from leading any registered political party or offering his candidacy for elective positions in future election cycles.
The development marks a dramatic turn in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the 2024 impeachment proceedings.
While Gachagua’s legal team previously argued that related rulings had already addressed core constitutional questions, government allies view the withdrawal as the final blow to his political apparatus.
As the ruling administration moves to consolidate its authority, Itumbi’s remarks signal a push by government insiders to officially close the chapter on the former Deputy President’s political career.
The formal conclusion of the High Court proceedings removes a key legal hurdle for the state, leaving the opposition to recalibrate its regional strategies ahead of future electoral contests.
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