Azimio One Kenya running mate Martha Karua has challenged President William Ruto to apologise to Miguna Miguna following his return from exile.
Speaking on Thursday, October 20, Karua told the BBC that Ruto needed to own up for the role he played in the lawyer's chaotic deportation in 2018.
She reckoned that Ruto can't completely exonerate himself from Miguna's tribulations and that he should have issued a public apology to the lawyer during his Mashujaa Day address.
"What happened was a great mistake and atrocity by the government of Kenya of which the current president was a happy Deputy (president).
"It is an action that he cannot dissociate himself with. In fact today, I would expect that he would have apologised to Miguna on his behalf and on behalf of the president who has just retired," Karua noted.
The Narc Kenya party leader stated that if the tables were reversed and Azimio flagbearer Raila Odinga won the August 9 poll, she would have ensured Miguna returned home.
"'Raila had indicated that I would handle the docket of matters constitution and the rule of law. Miguna would have been able to enjoy his rights and have his passport returned," Karua affirmed.
While she reiterated that she is a firm believer in the law, Odinga's running mate maintained that she did not recognise Ruto as the president.
Miguna touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on October 20, after being in exile for more than four years.
This followed the government issuing him a new passport and President Ruto lifting the red alerts that had been issued against him by the previous regime.
In his address to the press at the airport, he thanked the head of state and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua for granting his wish to return home.
The Canadian-based lawyer attended the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens. He then proceeded to the State House luncheon hosted by Ruto.
