Atwoli responds to reports of being considered for DP position
COTU Boss Francis Atwoli has refuted reports that he is being considered as a possible replacement for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
COTU Boss Francis Atwoli has refuted reports that he is being considered as a possible replacement for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
In a statement dated Wednesday, October 9, the trade unionist stated that he was not interested in any elective or appointive position in government.
He acknowledged that there were rumours and research indicating that he would be considered for the job once Gachagua’s impeachment is completed.
“Those people who are busy peddling rumours under some unknown research document, on who should be considered for DP from Western Kenya, should stop and forget such unprocessed thoughts,” read the statement in part.
“The luhyas have known leaders, in government, who represent the community ably. I am a trade unionist, period. And I do not desire any other elective or appointive seat.”
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Atwoli reiterated that there were other political leaders in the region best suited for the position should President William Ruto consider a candidate from Western Kenya.
“If there is anything coming for the Luhya community we have known political leaders who speak for the community politically and represent us in government. I am just an elder and advisor,” he stated.
The Senate is currently handling Gachagua’s impeachment motion after 281 MPs voted in favour of the impeachment.
Should the Senate impeach Gachagua in the coming days, Ruto must nominate his replacement. Parliament will vet the replacement.
Already close political allies of the President such as Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi have hinted that Gachagua’s replacement will come from the Mt Kenya region.
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