The Njuri Ncheke Council has stated it will not mediate in the ongoing conflict between Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and the Members of County Assembly (MCAs), despite a court’s recent directive.
The council clarified that it did not seek involvement in the impeachment motion against Governor Mwangaza and expressed its desire to remain uninvolved in Meru’s political disputes.
“We should not be drawn into Meru’s political affairs. Those involved in politics should refrain from using the Njuri Ncheke’s name,” the council asserted.
Governor Mwangaza is currently facing multiple impeachment motions, with the latest being the third attempt by the Meru County Assembly to remove her from office.
On May 29, the Meru High Court delayed its ruling on a petition seeking to stop the impeachment motion, rescheduling it for August 20 to provide time for discussions through the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism.
Justice Linus Kassan announced that the court would provide further directions on August 20 concerning the ADR process.
The judge instructed both the MCAs and Governor Mwangaza to meet with the Njuri Ncheke Council and their legal representatives to facilitate negotiations.
“To promote effective ADR, the ruling has been deferred to August 20, 2024,” said Justice Kassan.
Additionally, the judge directed the Njuri Ncheke Supreme Council of Ameru elders to submit their findings or any resolutions regarding the matter within three weeks.
The council’s decision not to engage in mediation leaves the resolution of the conflict between Governor Mwangaza and the MCAs in a state of uncertainty.
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