Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chairperson Gladys Wanga has asked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to brace for tough times following his removal from government.
Addressing a rally in Vihiga during ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi's Thanksgiving Ceremony, Wanga said it has never been easy being outside government.
“Why is he crying all over town? It has never been easy in the opposition."
When you were chasing away Baba (Raila Odinga) and even firing bullets at his vehicle and chest thumping, is all seemed good,” Wanga said.
Wanga, who is also the Homa Bay governor, told the former Deputy President to stop lamenting to Kenyans over every incidence in his life.
“When you are chased away with just chairs, you start to cry. Stop crying, you said you are a son of Mau Mau. Strengthen yourself and know that it has just begun,” she said.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was the chief guest at the ceremony, also appeared to taunt Gachagua following his recent woes.
Raila said the same traps Gachagua had set to prevent from accessing State House, had caught the ex-DP.
“He (Gachagua) said he had set traps everywhere. He was very loud, shouting there would be no handshake or half a loaf of bread. Where is he now,” Raila posed.
On Thursday, Gachagua claimed the government was behind the incident in Limuru where suspected goons attacked mourners.
Gachagua, who had attended the funeral, said a specific group followed him as he went to his car, which they proceeded to attack with stones and iron bars.
“This is a very sad state of affairs and a major low for the State, who were clearly complicit in these actions,” he said.
The former DP said he was driven out of the venue under a hail of stones.
"We will not be scared away from standing with Kenyans who need us to support them in their moments of need. We just expect such a terrible moment of shame will not be repeated,” he added.
Gachagua regretted that the family of the deceased had to
run to safety despite their profound grief.”
The former DP recalled that while we were preparing to lay Erastus Nduati to rest, goons attacked them and the other mourners who were present, including children.
He said the goons were armed with stones, machetes, iron bars, and sticks.
“They descended randomly on mourners present and attacked them using the weapons they had, as well as using the plastic seats available,” he stated.
