Miguna opts out of K24 TV show after Anne Kiguta introduces a second guest

Lawyer Miguna Miguna has cancelled an anticipated interview scheduled on 28th June 2020 after what he termed as ‘a last-minute attempt to dilute the important national issues’ that he and the presenter Anne Kiguta had to discuss on the Punchline show which airs on Sunday evening. This turn of events occurred after the show revealed that there would be a second guest, lawyer Ndegwa Njiiru who represented the MCAs who voted to oust Governor Waiguru.

I’ve cancelled my appearance after your last-minute attempt to dilute the important national issues @AnneKiguta and I had agreed to discuss on #Punchline. I know despot Uhuru Kenyatta owns @K24Tv and has pulled a fast one. I’m not willing to compromise my principles. #uhurumustgo https://t.co/OM4WItyyua

— Dr. Miguna Miguna (@MigunaMiguna) June 28, 2020

Taking to his Twitter account to break the news, Miguna reiterated that he does not hail from Kirinyaga and implied that he did not see the need to share the same interview date with lawyer Ndegwa Njiiru. ”I’m not a Kirinyaga MCA. I don’t represent Anne Waiguru or Kirinyaga MCAs. I lead a revolutionary movement”.

To @AnneKiguta, @K24Tv, Mutahi Ngunyi and Despot Uhuru Kenyatta: I’m not from Kirinyaga. I’m not a Kirinyaga MCA. I don’t represent @AnneWaiguru or the Kirinyaga MCAs. I lead a revolutionary movement. We are struggling for Kenya’s liberation and justice to all. We’ll never waver.

— Dr. Miguna Miguna (@MigunaMiguna) June 28, 2020

Kenyans on social media expressed mixed reactions to his sudden decision.

There is no doubt that Miguna Miguna is one of progressive minds we have in Kenya. His major undoing is that he thinks he’s the custodian of knowledge on planet Earth. He ought to change that mentality. I condemn his deportation. GoK should facilitate his return. pic.twitter.com/mgDRJ4ukkQ

— Abuga Makori EGH, MBE (@o_abuga) June 28, 2020

”I am not going to be party to Mutahi Ngunyi’s schemes. Anne Kiguta, I consider this a material change in what we had discussed and an attempt to cause unnecessary distractions and drama that would irreparably undermine what I stand for. I’m cancelling my appearance on #Punchline”, lamented the exiled lawyer.

Miguna had been invited to speak about Kenya’s road ahead amid the coronavirus pandemic, the clamor for a referendum and the plans for reopening the economy. The firebrand lawyer has also accused political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi of interfering with his interview and hiding behind guests instead of debating him on the show after Mutahi responded to his rants saying that he had chickened out.

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Come and debate me on @AnneKiguta‘s #Punchline instead of hiding under @AnneWaiguru‘s skirt. I’m ready to reduce you to dust tonight. Are you ready? I’m ready any day, anywhere at any time to expose the despotic refuse filling your cranium. #uhurumustgo #DespotsMustFall @K24Tv pic.twitter.com/IexfCZHLnG

— Dr. Miguna Miguna (@MigunaMiguna) June 28, 2020