Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he is ready to work with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi team. 

Speaking on Thursday, May 14, Gachagua also cautioned Sifuna and his team against frequent helicopter travel over security concerns. 

The former DP said leaders should embrace simpler means of transport, adding that he was deliberately avoiding choppers due to security concerns.

“We will work with Sifuna and his team. I have told him to stop using helicopters, and I advised him to use cars like the rest of us. Do you think it is because we cannot afford helicopters? No, it is because we might be killed up there,” he said.

Meanwhile, Sifuna made a clarion call to Gachagua to stick together if they were keen on removing President William Ruto from power.

The ODM Secretary General asked Gachagua to forgive him and other ODM leaders who voted for his impeachment.

Sifuna stated that the United Opposition needed to do what needed to be done, including looking past certain atrocities committed against each other and unite against Ruto.

“Riggy G, we are convinced that there is no other formula other than a united ticket against William Ruto.

“So, whatever needs to be done, even if it means forgiving each other, let it be done, but we cannot give Ruto a chance to return to that seat so that he can continue mistreating Kenyans,” he reiterated.

Sifuna further revealed that during the impeachment process, he was only thinking about what would best benefit the ODM party; a rift between Ruto and Gachagua.

He argued that even though they managed to remove the DCP party leader from office, Ruto still suffered a dent to his re-election.

“As ODM, we saw division in Kenyan Kwanza, and we used the opportunity to divide you and Ruto. When your impeachment came, I looked and said that if the two of you were already fighting, let’s add wood to the fire so that they can part ways. That is the truth.

“What did you expect me to do as SG? I was just looking for an opportunity for my party, and even so, you can see that your impeachment has landed Ruto into trouble,” he added.