Major Blow to North Eastern Leaders as SC Ahmednasir Abdullahi, Kalonzo and Other Leaders Support Gachagua Remarks

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has received significant backing from prominent figures, including Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, over his repeated criticisms of leadership in North Eastern Kenya.

This development spells bad news for regional leaders accused of corruption, land grabbing, and mismanagement of devolved funds.In a widely shared post, Ahmednasir declared that "every sensible politician agrees with Hon Rigathi Gachagua," labeling the "thieving leadership of NFD" a "national shame." He urged support for the people of the region and thanked Kalonzo Musyoka, tagging allies like Mohamed Wehliye and Abdiwahab Sheikh.

Ahmednasir has previously endorsed Gachagua's claims 100%, stating Northern Kenya leaders are thieves who steal from their people, invest public funds in Nairobi properties, and fail to account for roughly KSh 1 trillion in devolution money since 2013.

He highlighted the absence of world-class schools, hospitals, and infrastructure despite massive allocations, with many leaders residing in the capital rather than their constituencies.

Kalonzo Musyoka echoed this sentiment in a video clip, agreeing with his "brother" Gachagua on Northeastern leaders "stealing from their own people."

The remarks tie into Gachagua's earlier outbursts, including allegations against Mandera Governor Adan Khalif for allegedly using county funds to build a KSh 2.4 billion property in Nairobi's Parklands claims that prompted a lawsuit threat but have now gained cross-regional traction.

The endorsements amplify pressure on North Eastern elites, with Ahmednasir and Kalonzo framing the issue as a moral and national concern rather than ethnic division. Gachagua's supporters portray him as a whistleblower exposing accountability gaps, while critics see it as divisive politics.

This convergence of voices from influential non-Northern figures could intensify scrutiny on devolution spending and leadership in the region, potentially forcing greater transparency or sparking broader political realignments ahead of future elections.