Muturi faults Gachagua’s tactics in opposition, cautions against 2027 coalition fragmentation

Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has raised concerns over the political tactics employed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua within the United Opposition. Muturi warned that Gachagua's approach could jeopardize the coalition's unity and its goal of securing the State House in the 2027 General Election. The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader was accused of promoting tactics that might fragment the opposition, casting doubt on his dedication to the coalition's shared presidential agenda.

Muturi emphasized that Gachagua's insistence on tripartite political arrangements and efforts to disrupt existing cooperation raised doubts about his commitment to the collective presidential ambition of the movement. He argued that the opposition's chances of winning the presidency hinge on forming a broad national coalition built on compromise, strategic alliances, and the ability to unite Kenyans regardless of their ethnic or regional backgrounds.

Muturi insisted that no single community can claim the presidency, as it is achieved through national consensus, strategic alliances, and the unity of Kenyans. He cautioned against creating separate political factions that could weaken the opposition's bargaining power and hinder its chances of presenting a unified challenge in 2027.

Muturi questioned whether the opposition was striving to build a single national movement with a shared presidential ambition or forming distinct political entities whose leaders would negotiate individual interests post-elections. He also cautioned against political bullying, ultimatums, and supremacy contests, emphasizing that no individual or community possesses exclusive rights to the opposition or the presidency.

The Democratic Party leader affirmed that it remained open to dialogue with parties committed to constructive engagement but stated it would not yield to intimidation or attempts to compromise its principles. Muturi described the pursuit of political change as a national endeavor requiring discipline, sacrifice, and a commitment to a common objective, warning that individual ambitions should not supersede the opposition's broader presidential goal.