Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has condemned recent attacks targeting him, his family and supporters saying that they also have rights and freedom just like other Kenyans.
“Stop sending goons to attack me, my family, and supporters. We have rights and freedoms to enjoy like other Kenyans. Like a gentleman, just accept that you lost the trust and support of the people and move on.” he said
Through a statement, Gachagua recounted recent events where he was attacked in November during a funeral service in Limuru, the same thing happened in December during a prayer meeting in Nyandarua, in January his children were kicked out of their office by the police and in April goons attacked him inside a church.
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“In November last year, you sent goons under police escort to attack me and mourners at a funeral in Limuru. You sent the leader of an organized criminal gang whom you have engaged in the mountain to support you; they attacked my wife and Christians during a prayer meeting in Nyeri thus discrediting the Alter of God in the process.
Also, in December, the same tear, you sent police to throw teargas canister at me and wananchi during a prayer meeting in Nyandarua County.
In January this year, you sent goons under police Escort to evict my children from an office they had leased and operated in for five years.
In April, in a similar function, like in 2007, when you sent goons to kill children in Kiambaa church, you sent goons under police Escort to attack me and Christians inside PCEA church.” he said
Gachagua was speaking following Thursday attack by goons during his party launch in Lavington, Nairobi. His security team was forced to fire in the air to repulse the goons.
“Today, once again, you sent goons to attack me and members of the DCP at the party headquarters.
Police are complaining that you have stopped them from arresting and prosecuting the culprits in all these incidences.
Why don’t you simply accept that you have lost my support and that of my followers and look for support elsewhere.
Doesn’t it bother your conscience that you have resulted in using criminal gangs and goons to intimidate and attack those who no longer support you? ” he said
