Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has criticised Rigathi Gachagua’s push for a tripartite political arrangement, accusing the former Deputy President of political bullying and double-speak.
Muturi warned that disagreements over power-sharing and political influence could weaken the opposition’s efforts to unite behind a common presidential candidate.
In a statement, the Democratic Party leader argued that no Kenyan president had ever secured victory through the support of a single community, insisting that winning State House required broad national alliances cutting across ethnic and regional boundaries.
He questioned whether Gachagua was genuinely committed to securing the opposition’s presidential victory or was more interested in gaining control of MPs, legislators and devolved government positions ahead of post-election negotiations.
“Is the objective to win the presidency or to control MPs, legislators and devolved units while sacrificing the bigger national ambition?” Muturi asked.
Muturi Questions Gachagua’s Tripartite Political Arrangement
Muturi argued that a tripartite political arrangement was not necessarily a guarantee of success at the ballot and warned that dividing opposition leaders could undermine their shared political objectives.
He maintained that political partnerships should be built on mutual respect, compromise and a common agenda rather than ultimatums or struggles over political supremacy.
The former Attorney General further insisted that no individual politician owned the United Opposition and that no community could claim exclusive rights to the country’s presidency.
Muturi Recalls Nderitu Gachagua’s Political History
To illustrate his argument, Muturi referenced the political history of Gachagua’s late brother, former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua.
He recalled that Nderitu defeated TNA in a gubernatorial contest despite the party’s support for Uhuru Kenyatta at the time.
According to Muturi, the outcome demonstrated that political alliances were complex and that no single political formation could claim ownership of Kenya’s political direction.
He challenged opposition leaders to establish whether they were committed to building one national movement around a common presidential candidate or pursuing separate political formations driven by individual interests.
Democratic Party Reaffirms Commitment to Komboa Kenya Campaign
Muturi described the Komboa Kenya campaign as a national undertaking that required sacrifice, discipline and commitment from all participating political leaders.
He said the Democratic Party remained open to negotiations with leaders willing to engage in constructive dialogue but would not surrender its principles in response to intimidation or attempts to undermine its position.
“Kenya is bigger than any one politician. State House is the national prize. Unity must not be sacrificed at the altar of individual political survival,” Muturi said.
The remarks add to the disagreements surrounding the opposition’s political organisation, particularly over how leaders should share influence and coordinate their efforts ahead of the next General Election.
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