Professor Makau Mutua has criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his congratulatory message to US President-elect Donald Trump.
In an update on Thursday, November 7, he noted that it was absurd for Gachagua who was recently impeached to congratulate Trump on his win.
"I saw an impeached ex-official congratulating Donald Trump. Kenyan stack jokes too far. Absurd!" Mutua wrote on X.
Reacting to Trump's win, Gachagua put out a statement on Wednesday, November 6, describing the victory as one of the greatest political come-backs of this generation.
"Congratulations President Donald Trump, for one of the greatest political come-backs of our generation. Your victory is clear proof that resilience and a never-say-die attitude will always trump obstacles on the path to your destiny," he said.
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Trump secured a historic comeback victory in the 2024 US presidential election after defeating Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
He achieved this victory by securing 295 electoral votes, surpassing the required 270-vote threshold, according to Al-Jazeera.
Trump later delivered a victory speech, where he hailed his victory as the greatest political movement of all time and described it as a magnificent victory for the American people.
"Every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America. That's what we have to have. This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will allow us to make America great again," he said.
At the same time, Harris has conceded defeat and pledged to assist with a smooth transition of power.
"We must accept the results of this election. Earlier today, I spoke with President Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I told him that we would support him and his team with the transition and ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
“While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign—the fight for freedom, opportunity, fairness, and the dignity of all people, for the ideals at the heart of our nation, the ideals that reflect America at its best," she said during her concession speech.
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