Miguna’s Surprising Counsel to Gachagua After High Court Ouster
In a surprising show of support, prominent Kenyan lawyer Miguna Miguna has urged impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to persist in his legal battle following the swearing-in of his successor, Kithure Kindiki.
Taking to social media on Friday, November 1, 2024, Miguna called on Gachagua to take his case all the way to the Supreme Court, no matter the outcome.
“To Rigathi Gachagua: Fight all the way to the Supreme Court. It doesn’t matter if they rule against you. Do it for the record,” Miguna stated emphatically on his X account.
This support comes as a surprise to many, considering Miguna’s history of resistance against government authorities. However, Miguna emphasized that Gachagua’s fight could unveil the political dynamics at play, arguing that the judiciary’s actions would speak volumes about the credibility of the charges against him.
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“Also do it [to] expose the emptiness of the charges because they are planning to arraign you in court in due course, and you must expose them in open court—from the compromised three-judge bench to the colonized Supreme Court,” Miguna urged.
Reflecting on past disagreements, Miguna acknowledged his long-standing ideological opposition to Gachagua, particularly since their university days during the 1980s when Gachagua supported the then-authoritarian regime of President Daniel arap Moi. Despite this history, Miguna voiced support for what he views as Gachagua’s unjust treatment, framing it as a political vendetta.
“For some of us, it doesn’t matter that we have disagreed with you since 1987 at the University of Nairobi, when we valiantly fought against Daniel arap Moi’s tyranny which you supported,” Miguna recalled, “while you have been on the side of repression and plunder throughout your life.”
Miguna’s advice also carried a stern warning: backing down could end Gachagua’s political relevance. “If you surrender, Ruto will bury you without clothes. Never, ever, kneel down before anyone,” Miguna declared.
The former Deputy President, who recently updated his social media bio from “Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya” to “Husband, Father, Kenyan,” indicated he was spending time with family at his Mathira home following his exit from office.
His removal was finalized when the High Court lifted conservatory orders, permitting Kindiki’s swearing-in, as a three-judge bench highlighted the importance of filling the Deputy President’s office in the national interest.
Miguna concluded his remarks with a commitment to constitutional principles. “We firmly believe in, and are committed to, genuine democracy, constitutionalism, and the rule of law which includes the right to a fair trial, respect for human rights, and zero tolerance for impunity.”
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