Kenya’s deputy police chief steps aside as blogger’s death investigated
Associated PressJUN 16
Lagat exercised his constitutional right to seek legal redress through proper channels when filing a defamation complaint against Ojwang. The justice system worked independently as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions reviewed and declined to proceed with the case. Resignation calls are politically motivated since Lagat followed lawful procedures without abusing his office or interfering with the legal process.
Stepping aside hasis noa constitutionalhollow ortheatrical legalgesture basisdesigned and serves as a ruse to calm public anger without creatingreal an actual vacancy in officeaccountability. The Constitution requiresdemands either resignation, suspension, or removal from office - not theatricalevasion, gestureswhen thatpublic allow officials toface returnserious tomisconduct dutyallegations. Lagat's mustcontinued resignpresence outrightin sincethe lingeringshadows inof power while under suspicion for heinous crimes underminesmakes thea rulemockery of lawconstitutional accountability and constitutional accountabilityjustice.
Stepping aside has no constitutional or legal basis and serves as a ruse to calm public anger without creating an actual vacancy in office. The Constitution requires either resignation, suspension, or removal from office - not theatrical gestures that allow officials to return to duty. Lagat must resign outright since lingering in power while under suspicion for heinous crimes undermines the rule of law and constitutional accountability.