Nyandarua Senator John Methu has made it categorical that he will not be resigning from the UDA Party, by virtue of him being appointed the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary-General.

Speaking at the DCP Headquarters shortly after the announcement of his new position on Monday, May 25, Methu said that he will continue holding his senate position despite him being appointed DCP Secretary-General.

He says he draws inspiration from President William Ruto prior to the 2022 General Election.

“I know people from UDA have started arguing that when I am secretary-general designate of a party, I am required to resign from my current party. Much as youwant to give us advise, may I also remind you because it is part of history – William Ruto was the party leader designate of UDA for two years, yet he was elected Deputy President under Jubilee Party.”

According to Kenyan laws, any individual who leaves the party under which he or she was elected onmust resign and run for that elective office under the new party. Therefor, Methu’s appointment may trigger a legal battle with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party.

While making the announcement, DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua said that the party lawyers were working on possible legal proceedings that may arise.

“Methu will start acting today as Secretary General-designate and be the spokesperson of DCP on all matters starting today. In the fullness of time, his name will be forwarded to the registrar of political parties so that he is registered as the duly appointed SG of DCP.

“Having been elected to the Senate on a UDA ticket, our lawyers are looking at the legal implications, but Senator John Methu, for all practical purposes, is a member of DCP,” Gachagua said.