Speaking during an interview on Obinna Show Live aired on Thursday, April 23, 2026, the National Assembly Majority Leader disclosed that despite their long-standing political differences, he had direct communication with Gachagua earlier this year after being approached by a mutual acquaintance.
Ichung’wah explained that the outreach occurred at the beginning of 2025, when a common friend contacted him indicating that Gachagua was seeking a conversation.
The request was subsequently facilitated through a phone call, during which the former deputy president reportedly sought assistance in reaching the Head of State.
“I have spoken to Riggy G. Even after impeachment, there was a time he had a problem; he reached out through a friend,” Ichung’wah said.
According to the legislator, Gachagua’s intention was to seek help regarding his impeachment case, which remains before the courts.
“I have spoken to Riggy G. Even after impeachment, there was a time he had a problem; he reached out through a friend,” Ichung’wah said.
According to the legislator, Gachagua’s intention was to seek help regarding his impeachment case, which remains before the courts.
However, Ichung’wah maintained that the nature of the matter made it impossible to intervene in the manner requested.
He emphasised that the impeachment process is anchored within constitutional and legal frameworks involving Parliament and the Judiciary, and not subject to direct influence from the Executive. As such, he said, it would have been inappropriate to engage the President on the issue.
“And he wanted to send somebody to the president. The friend came; we agreed. I spoke with Gachagua. The thing he wanted—I told him that I can’t go to the president; that is a no,” he stated.
Ichung’wah added that although he declined to facilitate the request, he used the opportunity to advise Gachagua to remain calm and allow due process to take its course.
He emphasised that the impeachment process is anchored within constitutional and legal frameworks involving Parliament and the Judiciary, and not subject to direct influence from the Executive. As such, he said, it would have been inappropriate to engage the President on the issue.
“And he wanted to send somebody to the president. The friend came; we agreed. I spoke with Gachagua. The thing he wanted—I told him that I can’t go to the president; that is a no,” he stated.
Ichung’wah added that although he declined to facilitate the request, he used the opportunity to advise Gachagua to remain calm and allow due process to take its course.
He urged the former deputy president to avoid bitterness and to respect institutional procedures as his case continues in court.
Despite their political fallout, Ichung’wah described himself as pragmatic, noting that he remains open to engaging with different leaders when necessary.
Despite their political fallout, Ichung’wah described himself as pragmatic, noting that he remains open to engaging with different leaders when necessary.
His remarks suggest that even amid sharp divisions, back-channel communication between political figures still occurs.
The relationship between Ichung’wah and Gachagua has been marked by sustained public disagreements, particularly during and after the impeachment proceedings.
The relationship between Ichung’wah and Gachagua has been marked by sustained public disagreements, particularly during and after the impeachment proceedings.
The two leaders have frequently traded criticism in public forums, reflecting deep divisions within their political circles.
Their rivalry was evident even during a recent meeting in Ol Kalou at the burial of former area MP David Kiaraho, where tensions reportedly remained high.
Their rivalry was evident even during a recent meeting in Ol Kalou at the burial of former area MP David Kiaraho, where tensions reportedly remained high.
Gachagua has continued to criticise Ichung’wah in public appearances, at times calling on the President to rein in the Majority Leader over his remarks.
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