In a twist typical of his unpredictable politics, Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has called out his own ODM colleagues for their "obsession" with attacking former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Salasya, who has previously traded barbs with the impeached DP, urged the opposition to refocus its energy on the current administration’s failures rather than kicking a man who is down. His comments signal a shift in the political wind, where former enemies are finding common ground in the chaotic realignment of 2026.

A Strategic Pivot?

"Why are we fighting Rigathi when he is in the village?" [...](asc_slot://start-slot-7)Salasya posed. "Our job is to check the government of the day." [...](asc_slot://start-slot-9)The MP’s stance reflects a growing sentiment that the constant vilification of Gachagua may be earning the former DP sympathy votes in Mt Kenya.

• The Context: ODM leaders have continued to attack Gachagua even after his fall from power, a strategy Salasya terms "wasteful."
• The Gen Z Factor: Salasya warned that the youth are tired of personality cults and want solutions to unemployment, not vendettas.
• The Future: This defense could hint at new, unexpected alliances forming as the Western and Mt Kenya blocs reconsider their options for 2027.

Whether this is genuine concern or just another viral moment from the "Theatre of the Absurd," Salasya has once again managed to make himself the center of the conversation.