Lagat exercised his constitutional right as a citizen to seek legal redress through proper channels when filing the defamation complaint against Ojwang. His actions followed due process, and the justice system worked independently without interference, as evidenced by the ODPP's review. The resignation calls are politically motivated attacks on a decorated officer who trusted the courts rather than abusing his office.

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.

Stepping aside is a hollow theatrical gesture designed to calm public anger without real accountability. The Constitution demands resignation, not evasion, when public officials face serious misconduct allegations. Lagat's continued presence in the shadows of power while under suspicion for heinous crimes makes a mockery of constitutional accountability and justice.