State House Digital Innovation Secretary Dennis Itumbi claims the ruling barring state officers from accessing office after being charged with corruption, is targeting Deputy President William Ruto's allies.
According to Itumbi, the ruling is a way of taming leaders supporting Tangatanga movement.
"Listen, are you a governor and you support the Tangatanga political wing? Trust me we know you support Tangatanga. After the decision by Court of Appeal today, my unsolicited advice is keep off public statements supporting Tangatanga," Itumbi said.
"So far the selective prosecutions have only pinned allegations on governors believed to support Tangatanga. One ODM Governor even told a public rally nothing can happen to him. He is insulated. Meanwhile this matter should move to Supreme Court! Ni hayo tu kwa sasa," he added.
On Friday, Court of Appeal Judge Jamila Mohammed upheld the ruling by Justice Mumbi Ngugi, which blocks state officers charged with corruption from accessing office.
Mohammed said the ruling by Ngugi was in order, adding that those charged with graft have no business in public offices.
“What message does it send to the citizens if their leaders are charged with serious corruption offenses and are in office the following day, overseeing the affairs of the institution?” Mohammed said.