Kitutu Chache South MP Richard Onyonka has claimed that Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i is being forced to join politics.
The vocal lawmaker said dragging Matiang'i's name into the fake gold scam is a clear indication that some politicians want to drag the hardworking Cabinet Secretary into politics.
"We all know that Matiang'i is clean. Some politicians who have realised that it is hard to compromise Matiang'i are trying to drag his name into politics so that he can join. The threats that he will be impeached over the fake gold scam won't sail through," said the MP.
The Ford Kenya Party elected MP urged Matiang'i to focus on his work and ignore politicians pushing for his removal.
Onyonka argued that Kisii and Nyamira leaders will stand firm with Matiang'i to ensure no one harasses him.
"I will lead other leaders from Kisii and Nyamira to defend Matiang'i so that he can have humble time to deliver. No intimidation or blackmail against Matiang'i will be condoned," he stated.
The lawmaker was speaking on Friday when he condoled with the family of the late Dr David Ombati at Isecha Village Manga in Kitutu Chache North, Kisii County.