The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party boss also accused Wetangula of being subject to State capture, pointing to alleged frequent and irregular visits to State House for the approval of numerous Bills into law.
Addressing Odinga's comments from the previous day, Wetangula emphasized his commitment to his constitutional duties.
He refuted Odinga's claim that forwarding bills passed by parliament to the president for enactment would compromise his position.
Wetangula labelled Mr. Odinga’s utterances as embarrassing and misleading, further noting that his actions are eroding confidence in Parliament.
Wetangula cited Article 115 of the Kenyan Constitution, which mandates the Speaker of the National Assembly to present approved bills to the president for ratification.
Expressing his confusion over Odinga's assertions, Wetangula highlighted past instances where similar actions were taken without objection.
He mentioned that during Speaker Kenneth Marende's tenure, bills were routinely presented to the prime minister for signing by then-President Mwai Kibaki without issue. Wetangula questioned why Odinga had not raised concerns at that time.
He emphasized that as the incumbent Speaker of the National Assembly, he is legally obliged to attend court proceedings when they pertain to legal matters involving his office.
In a pointed remark, Wetangula dismissed Odinga's suggestion that he could influence the presidency, asserting, "Thank God, the president is not and never will be you."
Wetangula's response signals a firm stance against any attempts to undermine the constitutional responsibilities of the National Assembly Speaker.
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