Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi Denies Involvement in Chaos at Nyeri Church Service
In a statement issued on Monday, Wamumbi rejected allegations that police officers associated with his family were deployed to target Gachagua or to orchestrate the use of teargas inside the church. He clarified that the officers in question are lawfully assigned by the National Police Service (NPS) to his wife, Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina
By : Mweru Mbugua
Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi has dismissed claims linking him to chaos that disrupted a church service at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday. The service was attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
In a statement issued on Monday, Wamumbi rejected allegations that police officers associated with his family were deployed to target Gachagua or to orchestrate the use of teargas inside the church. He clarified that the officers in question are lawfully assigned by the National Police Service (NPS) to his wife, Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina
“The police officers attached to my wife, the duly elected Murang’a Woman Rep, are lawfully deployed officers of the NPS. Attempts to criminalise lawfully deployed security are not just dishonest, they are dangerous,” Wamumbi said
The MP also denied claims that he mobilised violence or used mobs to confront the former deputy president, insisting that he conducts his political activities peacefully and does not personalise the authority of the police
Drawing a comparison with Gachagua’s activities in the area, Wamumbi said the former DP freely holds political meetings without interference
“I don’t hide behind mobs. When I want to speak, I speak. When I want to do meetings in this constituency or town, I do them peacefully,” he said
“When Gachagua comes to this town, nobody asks him. He does his meetings in peace, he insults me, and thereafter leaves in peace”
Following the incident, Wamumbi said he would record a statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday and submit documents he says support his claims.
“Because I have nothing to hide, I will proceed to record a formal statement with the police on Tuesday at 11 am and hand over all relevant documents. I expect investigations to be professional, independent and fearless,” he stated
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He further challenged Gachagua to also record a statement with investigators instead of relying solely on media briefings
The lawmaker also raised concerns over Gachagua’s security detail, alleging that the former deputy president was moving with unauthorised police vehicles and sirens
“Why is Gachagua moving around with fake police vehicles with fake sirens? I have all those documents here and I am going to record a statement,” he claimed
Wamumbi accused Gachagua of politicising church platforms and using the pulpit to attack other leaders, urging religious institutions to resist political intimidation
“I am a respecter of faith and churches. Every time I go to church, I am very clear and do not do politics in churches,” he said
“Gachagua goes to churches to insult us because he has nothing else to offer. I am calling upon the church; stand firm and don’t be intimidated. Don’t allow him to use the altar to insult other leaders
His remarks come after Gachagua alleged that police officers involved in the church disturbance had gathered at Wamumbi’s home earlier in the day before being directed to disrupt the service claims the MP has firmly denied
