Outspoken John Methu has dismissed growing calls for him to resign from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) following his appointment as Secretary-General of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
Speaking at the DCP headquarters on Monday, May 25, 2026, after replacing Hezron Obaga in the role, Methu argued that there is no legal requirement forcing him to abandon his current party affiliation or Senate seat.
The Nyandarua senator said critics pushing for his resignation were advancing politically motivated arguments that lack legal backing.
Methu defended his position by citing President William Ruto as an example, noting that Ruto served as UDA party leader-designate for nearly two years while still serving as Deputy President under the Jubilee Party government.
“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. But history shows William Ruto was party leader-designate of UDA while serving under Jubilee,” Methu stated.
During the unveiling, DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua acknowledged the legal complexities surrounding the appointment.
Gachagua explained that based on advice from party lawyers, Methu would initially serve in an acting capacity because he currently holds his Senate seat through the UDA party ticket.
He further announced that DCP plans to formally forward Methu’s name to the Registrar of Political Parties for official confirmation in the coming days.
The development has sparked fresh political debate, with some leaders questioning the legality of holding senior positions across rival political parties while others argue that similar precedents already exist in Kenya’s political history.
