Wantam Is Not To Overthrow You: Gachagua Answers Ruto
Gachagua dismissed the allegations, stating that the opposition's goal is to remove Ruto from office through democratic elections, not force.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit back at President William Ruto’s claims that ongoing nationwide protests are part of a plot to topple the government.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, July 8, Gachagua dismissed the allegations, stating that the opposition's goal is to remove Ruto from office through democratic elections, not force.
"We want to tell you that the Wantam movement is not getting you out of power outside the constitution. No one wants to overthrow your government. I and the people we work with are on record saying we want to remove you from the State House via the Ballot," Gachagua clarified.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a past event donning his new party colours. /FILE
Earlier that day, President Ruto had launched into a fiery outburst during the unveiling of the Police Housing Project at Kilimani Police Station in Nairobi, blaming unnamed figures for fueling the wave of protests that have rocked the country since June.
The President, clearly angered, accused certain political leaders of funding unrest and protests across the country in recent weeks, warning that the government would no longer allow efforts aimed at destabilising the nation.
“I have been quiet, and I have tolerated these people who want to change the government using unconstitutional means—but enough is enough,” Ruto stated. “We will not allow it. We are coming for you,” he added. “Those plotting to remove me from office before 2027 must know we will not let them destroy this country through unconstitutional means.”
"This narrative you are creating that there is an attempt to overthrow the government is for you to have the opportunity to use the terrorism act to profile communities and to persecute leaders opposed to your administration," he continued.
The former Deputy President also weighed in on the recent protests held on July 7 during the annual Saba Saba Day, claiming that the widespread destruction of property was orchestrated by the state in what he termed an act of economic sabotage.
He went on to accuse President Ruto of allegedly colluding with governors and MPs to instigate the chaos, only to shift the blame onto leaders critical of his administration.
Taking another swipe at the President over his earlier outburst, Gachagua implied that Ruto was now facing backlash from citizens due to his unfulfilled campaign promises.
"I saw the president wailing in anger this morning. Mr President, wailing in anger is not the solution. The people of Kenya are angrier than you are," Gachagua went on.
"Give hustlers the jobs you promised them. You cannot say that other presidents have not been able to do it. You are the one who promised. "
