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Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has strongly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over controversial remarks linked to a disputed KSh17 billion property located in Muthaiga.

The political and legal storm erupted after reports emerged that Gachagua allegedly threatened to ignore court rulings and repossess the prime property from Asian investors if he returns to power. 

According to the reports, the former deputy president claimed that judicial decisions surrounding the matter were “worthless” and suggested that the land should instead be handed over to the family of a late minister from the KANU era.

The comments immediately triggered sharp reactions from legal experts, political observers, and members of the public, with many expressing concern over the implications of disregarding court decisions and targeting property ownership based on ethnicity.

Responding publicly, Ahmednasir Abdullahi delivered a blistering condemnation of Gachagua’s remarks, accusing him of promoting dangerous politics that undermine constitutional protections, judicial independence, and the rule of law in Kenya.

“H.E Former DP Rigathi Gachagua should be ashamed of himself to threaten that he will dispose of Kenyan Asians of their property if he comes to power and in declaring that judgments of the courts are worthless,” Ahmednasir stated.

The outspoken lawyer emphasized that all Kenyan citizens, regardless of their ethnic background or community, are entitled to equal protection under the Constitution, especially concerning the ownership of private property.

“He should know that Asians, just like his chosen and favourite tribe, have constitutional rights to own property,” Ahmednasir added, in remarks that quickly circulated widely across social media and political discussion platforms

Ahmednasir further questioned why Gachagua appeared personally invested in the land dispute, arguing that the widow of former KANU-era minister Arthur Magugu has no valid legal claim over the property in question. 

According to the lawyer, several Kenyan courts have already reviewed and dismissed claims connected to the land.

The controversy has reignited broader national debate surrounding land ownership, ethnic politics, and judicial authority in Kenya, particularly as political tensions continue rising ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Critics of Gachagua warned that rhetoric targeting minority communities and dismissing court judgments could inflame ethnic tensions and create fear among investors and minority groups living in Kenya. 

Some analysts argued that such statements risk weakening public confidence in the judiciary and the country’s constitutional framework.

However, supporters of the former deputy president defended his position, insisting that he was merely speaking against historical injustices and questionable land ownership patterns that have remained controversial for decades.

Political observers say the escalating feud between Ahmednasir and Gachagua reflects the increasingly confrontational nature of Kenya’s political discourse, where issues involving ethnicity, land, and historical grievances are becoming central tools for political mobilization.

Analysts also believe the dispute could evolve into a major political flashpoint as rival factions continue positioning themselves ahead of the next election cycle. 

With emotions already running high across the political divide, many Kenyans are now watching closely to see whether Gachagua will clarify his remarks or whether the controversy will deepen even further in the coming weeks.