Speaking on Kass Fm on Wednesday, 17th August 2022,deputy president elect Rigathi Gachagua stated that,president Uhuru was lied upon by his allies.
Hon. Gachagua stated that, President Uhuru relied on lies from his supporters to think that Azimio la Umoja could win the 2022 General elections.
Gachagua further claimed that , Uhuru’s allies falsified the numbers to make president Uhuru think that he had people in support of Azimio la umoja.
He also said that manipulation of number made Azimio la umoja to lose the elections especially in the central region of Kenya.
He said,”When chiefs saw that if you say the truth, action will be taken against you, they began doctoring reports. Uhuru Kenyatta was receiving wrong reports from chiefs and assistant chiefs allies who feared that they would be fired by the current regime. The president has been lied to in the past two years. This is because his allies couldn’t tell him the truth.”
Gachagua further claimed that , the Azimio la Umoja coalition had reached out to him to beseech a handshake with them.
Gachagua also stated, Azimio la Umoja coalition is still investigating why Their leader Raila Odinga did not garner votes from the Mt. Kenya region.
He said,”received a call from an Azimio politician who beseeched us to have a sit-down and converse in a bid to bring back the handshake scenario. That is not going to happen. Their work is to provide oversight of our government.”
He further affirmed that ,Azimio la Umoja is welcome to have talks with the president and all his needs including transport among other needs will be catered for.
He said,”If Raila wants to have tea with the president-elect, he is welcome to do so. He is a Kenyan, and we will ensure that his transport, medical and other needs are catered for.”