Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has refuted claims that party leader Raila Odinga had summoned its MPs over Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment.
In a statement, the party said that there is no such meeting.
“There is no such meeting today. Good day.”
This was in response to a post alleged to a digital card claiming that the meeting was to strategize on the impeachment, despite public discontent with the current administration.
A quick check by The Star, however, revealed that Nation had also flagged the post.
“Beware of fake news! If it’s not on our official social media pages, it’s fake,” the daily said on X.
This comes even as the National Assembly is set to debate Gachagua’s impeachment motion on Tuesday.
ODM deputy party leader and Kisii Governor, Simba Arati last week said the party had nothing to do with the DP’s removal from office.
Speaking on Friday after meeting Migori ODM delegates at the Lichota Show Ground, Arati said what is happening in the impeachment process is the prerogative and mandate of Parliament.
He affirmed that Parliament will assess, evaluate, and give a verdict on the impeachment motion as directed by the country’s laws.
He, however, noted that ODM will support and respect the outcome of both houses of Parliament because they have a right to do so.
