Opposition accuses Gov't of using goons, threatens ICC case against President Ruto

Leaders under the United Opposition group now say they are compiling evidence with intention to sue President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged killings by those they termed as government-hired criminals.

Speaking while winding up the faction's Ukambani tour on Thursday, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua and his Wiper Patriotic Front counterpart Kalonzo Musyoka claimed that a number of gangs have been incorporated into the security agencies to cause havoc ahead of, during, and after the 2027 General Election.

“Ukiendelea na tabia ya kusema vijana wapigwe risasi, bila shaka tutakurudisha katika mahakama ya ICC,” Kalonzo warned.

The opposition leaders, who also included DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa and DP’s Justin Muturi, called out Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for the rising number of criminal gangs now reportedly standing at 100 across the country.

“Gangs na polisi sasa ni kitu kimoja na wanatumika kudhulumu Wakenya hasa wanasiasa wa upinzani. Na IG ameachia kazi Murkomen ambaye ameshindwa na kazi kwa sababu wanatumia goons kutekeleza uhalifu,” said Gachagua.

The opposition outfit is now demanding for full protection from goons and gangs for its upcoming political engagements.

“Sasa nimeona Kanja umesema ati umejua goons ni nani…ati mkutano ya Linda Mwananchi Kisumu itakuwa na amani. Hiyo ni mzuri…nataka utangaze, sio mkutano ya Linda Mwananchi pekee yake…mikutano yote Jamhuri ya Kenya,” added Gachagua.

The leaders called upon residents of Ukambani to register as voters in large numbers, in order to turn the tide against incumbent President William Ruto during the polls.