Political Rumble in Parliament: Calls to Unseat Moses Wetangula Stir Debate Over Speaker Eligibility
In a political twist, questions surrounding the legitimacy of Moses Wetangula’s role as Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker are heating up. Lawmakers from the opposition Azimio coalition, led by vocal MPs like TJ Kajwang, are challenging Wetangula’s eligibility, claiming that his resignation from the Senate prior to becoming Speaker may not have been completed according to proper parliamentary procedures. According to Kajwang and his allies, Wetangula’s transition from Senate to Speaker of the National Assembly could be legally flawed, potentially rendering him ineligible.
In response, pro-government MPs, including Kimani Ichung’wah and Aden Duale, have come out strongly in Wetangula’s defense. They argue that Wetangula’s resignation met all constitutional standards and insist that opposition concerns are merely politically driven. According to Ichung’wah, Wetangula was lawfully elected to the Speaker’s role in alignment with the Constitution, highlighting the differences in how Kenya Kwanza and Azimio interpret the requirements for public office.
The debate not only highlights ongoing political tensions between the two coalitions but also underscores the need for clarity in parliamentary procedure and constitutional interpretation in Kenya’s dynamic political landscape.
