A day after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated that President William Ruto should not be allowed to set foot in Meru if he removes Chief Justice Martha Koome, Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has hit back.

Speaking during an event in Meru on Monday, February 24, the governor castigated the former DP for his remarks on Sunday and affirmed that Meru would not shy away from supporting the president.

Mwangaza further emphasised that Meru leaders would not join the former DP in his opposition.

Mwangaza labelled the former DP and his allies as selfish individuals who are solely focused on blackmailing the president and his government. "We want to assure the president that this time round, he should not be shaken-we are behind him.