Former Devolution and Planning Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera has revealed that he is against the push to impeach Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
Taking to his socials on Monday, September 1, Nyakera, who has declared interest in the seat come 2027, wondered what he could benefit from such a move and declared that he does not support it.
He advised Sakaja to use the remaining two years to deliver on his promises instead of engaging in theatrics.
Former PS Irungu Nyakera breaks silence on Sakaja impeachment drive. Photo: Courtesy.
“While I would naturally stand to benefit if Governor Sakaja were impeached, I do not support it. Nairobians freely chose him in 2022, and democracy demands that we respect that choice, even when it proves difficult. I urge Sakaja to drop the PR and theatrics and use his remaining two years to deliver on the promises he made,” he noted.
He moreover urged Nairobi residents to reflect on their voting choices ahead of the next election, warning that leadership should not be taken lightly.
The remarks come as a section of Nairobi MCAs have intensified their push to impeach Sakaja, with a significant number already signing onto the motion.
On Tuesday, August 26, more than 90 MCAs held an informal sitting, commonly referred to as a Speaker’s Kamkunji, where they agreed to begin the process of removing the governor from office.
The leaders noted that they had lost patience with what they described as poor communication from City Hall and a widening disconnect between the governor and the Assembly.
