Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has fired back at United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala over a gag order he issued to a section of party members.
In a press statement, Malala warned UDA politicians from making political stances over the alleged isolation of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in the party.
However, the statement didn’t sit well with Sudi who was quick to tell off Malala accusing him of being illusional and drunk with power.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the controversial MP quoted Malala’s press release and wrote, “Elevated MCA suffering from illusory superiority, thinking he matches Raphael Tuju’s calibre.”
Malala had written a letter to Sudi, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba and Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga cautioning them to tread lightly or face disciplinary action.
The former Kakamega Senator also issued a warning to Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen of Transport, Moses Kuria of Public Service and Aisha Jumwa of Gender.
He explicitly targeted the Cabinet Secretaries implicated, stating that if they wanted to participate in politics, they should quit and enter the political arena.
“My attention has been drawn to the fact that certain individuals continue to show blatant disrespect to the party leadership, including the Presidency,” Malala said in the statement.
Malala also used the opportunity to warn the young politicians in UDA who have begun their campaigns to suspend their actions, stating that their current mandate should be to serve their individual constituents.
“Early campaigns not only distract you from responsibilities but also disrespects the trust placed in you by the electorate
“We must uphold the values and principles that guide our party to ensure that we deliver on our promises to the Kenyan people,” the statement further read.
On Sunday, May 26, Sudi dismissed claims that some leaders from the Rift Valley are behind his alleged fallout with President William Ruto saying leaders should stay away from divisive and tribal politics.
He also called for the need of politicians to respect each other despite their political rank.
“You cannot control where I go. If we all stayed in our respective constituencies then we would not be in government. We had to fly all over the country to ask Kenyans to elect this government. I am not someone you can threaten. I have been threatened enough and this does not move me,” Sudi responded.
He said he will continue to hold Harambees to fundraise for churches, as he inherited this from Ruto when he was deputy president.
“You know I got this thing from Ruto. He passed it to me because now he is concentrating on national matters. So I have to continue doing this in any part of the country,” Sudi added.
Gachagua and a section of leaders allied to him had castigated some leaders close to the president for what he said is causing bad blood between him and his boss.
