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The former Cabinet Secretary argued that the opposition cannot campaign against what it considers poor leadership in government while embracing similar conduct within its own ranks.
The DCP leader challenged the three leaders to invest their energy in growing their own parties, arguing that the strength of the opposition will depend on how well each affiliate builds support before the next polls.
In a joint statement signed by DP Party Leader Justin Muturi, PNU Party Leader Peter Munya and Mbus Party Leader Lenny Kivuti, the leaders described Gachagua's remarks as unconstitutional, divisive and disrespectful to established political parties.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Muturi urged IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and law enforcement agencies to immediately investigate allegations that voters had received cash through mobile money platforms in what he described as possible electoral bribery.
Speaking at ACK St. Andrew's Church in Kiambu County during a church service on Sunday, the former Attorney General said opposition supporters deserve to know their presidential candidate as early as possible to allow for an effective and spirited campaign.
Speaking on behalf of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the launch of the IEBC Strategic Plan 2024–2029 and Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027 in Nairobi on Wednesday, Muturi questioned the process through which the electoral body's roadmap had been developed, saying stakeholders had not been adequately involved.
Speaking during a church function attended by President Ruto in Kiserian, Kajiado County, the ODM leader dismissed claims that the President was constantly campaigning, insisting that his frequent trips across the country were aimed at monitoring development projects.
In a statement issued on Thursday, he said Kenyans should not be treated as passive participants in decisions affecting their welfare, stressing that public participation and access to information were constitutional rights that must be upheld in all health-related matters.
According to the statement, Kenyans currently pay Sh25 per litre through the Road Maintenance Levy Fund, with part of the money already committed to infrastructure financing deals.
Muturi also criticised what he described as pressure to push the agreement through Parliament without enough time for proper examination. He insisted that lawmakers must be allowed sufficient space to interrogate the details before making any decision.
He questioned the authenticity of borrowers linked to the accounts, raising concerns about possible infiltration of the system by fraudulent identities.
In a statement on Wednesday, Muturi accused the electoral commission of failing to address persistent concerns regarding voter data integrity, transparency and accountability, warning that continued inaction could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.