Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s claims that there was a plot to poison him with biological weapons on Sunday, May 18.
Speaking during a press conference on Monday evening, Mwaura said Gachagua’s allegations are aimed at popularizing his newly launched Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
“When we talk about biological weapons, honestly, it is laughable. Why would the government be interested in that? But you see some people have launched a political party, they must also create a momentum around it, and people are easily hoodwinked with that,” said Mwaura.
Government denies Gachagua’s poisoning claims. Photo: Courtesy.
He moreover pointed out that the state only targets corrupt leaders and individuals inciting violence.
“The government will only come for you if you are not able to account for your actions, you are a corrupt leader, an inciter, and if you are seeking political mileage by declaring very outlandish statements,” Mwaura added.
Gachagua, while addressing the press, alleged that he received an intelligence report on Sunday that some individuals wanted to launch a chemical attack on his convoy.
According to Gachagua, the attack would have seen him brain-dead in 3 months.
The former DP also claimed that there was a plan to plant arms in his convoy during the Sunday operation.
