A section of leaders from Rabai sub county in Kilifi County have defended embattled deputy governor Gideon Saburi against the flak he is receiving from Kilifi residents and country at large.
The leaders said Saburi's political enemies are now taking advantage of his woes to try and finish him politically using bloggers and other keyboard warriors.
They said Saburi has shown remorse for his actions that risked the lives of many.
Saburi has served Kilifi well and deserves forgiveness for his one blunder, they said.
Led by Rabai based political activist Philip Mbaji, the leaders said Saburi has already been punished enough a d talk of his impeachment is unnecessary.
"The boy has suffered a lot. That is enough. Spare him this impeachment shenanigans being pushed by his political enemies," said Mbaji.
Maendeleo ya Wanawake Rabai sub-coubty chair Kupata Mvoi said it is unfair to treat Saburi like a thug.
"He is our son and the deputy governor of Kilifi county. Accord him the respect he deserves," said Mvoi.
Coast Elders Council coordinator Willy Tsaka said a section of leaders in Kilifi are wolves in sheep's skin and are now trying to kill Saburi's political career using his woes.
Saburi was arrested on Saturday by detectives from Mombasa and put into police custody at the Port police station in Mombasa awaiting arraignment on Monday.
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe on Thursday declared the DG had recovered from COVID-19 but said he will have to face the law for refusing to self-quarantine upon return from an official trip to Germany on March 6.
