MP claims Gachagua now meddling in Wiper affairs ahead of 2027 polls
Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna has sensationally revealed that his troubles with the Wiper Democratic Movement and its leader Kalonzo Musyoka began shortly after he voted in favour of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment, defying the party’s official position.
Speaking during a live interview on Musyi FM’s breakfast show hosted by Sir Mwenge Mwenge, Nguna said that his stand on the impeachment motion marked “the genesis of bad blood” between him and the party hierarchy.
“My problems with Wiper and Kalonzo started the day I voted to impeach Gachagua. The party wanted me to oppose the motion, but I stood with my people. Gachagua’s politics of shareholders had no space for us, and I wanted to vote him out to open development doors for my constituency,” Nguna said.
Nguna, however, maintained that he still holds deep respect for Kalonzo Musyoka, describing him as a leader he has admired for years. He claimed that the issue of his expulsion from the party escalated during the Kalundu opposition rally held days before Mashujaa Day.
“I respect Kalonzo as my leader, but it was during the Kalundu rally that the calls to kick me out of Wiper became louder,” he added.
The outspoken MP further accused a section of the united opposition of being manipulated by Rigathi Gachagua, whom he claims is now interfering with Wiper’s internal affairs.
“It’s shocking that some opposition figures are now being dictated to by Gachagua on how Wiper should be run. He wants to punish me for voting him out,” Nguna alleged.
In a fiery tone, the MP claimed that Gachagua’s latest political maneuvers are aimed at influencing who will get the Wiper ticket in 2027, a move Nguna described as “a calculated attempt to weaken Kalonzo’s home base.”
“Gachagua is trying to decide who will fly Wiper’s ticket in 2027 — but let him know, I am not afraid of being kicked out. I wasn’t elected by Wiper; I was elected by the people of Mwingi West,” Nguna declared.
Nguna reaffirmed that he will continue working with the government of the day to secure development for his constituents, insisting that his loyalty remains with the electorate.
“My duty is to my people. When 2027 comes, they will decide if I deserve another term. Not party cartels,” he said.
The latest remarks come amid heightened political tension in Ukambani, as Wiper Party seeks to assert unity ahead of the 2027 elections, while dissenting voices like Nguna’s continue to expose deep internal cracks.
