Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has strongly criticized the use of State House as a venue for political party activities, warning that the practice erodes the rule of law and disrespects the institution’s constitutional role.
Salasya argued that State House is a symbol of national unity and should never be converted into a political party headquarters for meetings or partisan engagements. According to him, in countries that genuinely uphold the rule of law, such conduct would amount to sufficient grounds for impeachment.
Drawing a comparison with the United States, Salasya noted that the White House has never been turned into a headquarters for either the Republican or Democratic parties, emphasizing the importance of separating state institutions from party politics.
He urged leaders to respect the offices they occupy, saying public authority is a responsibility entrusted by God to serve all citizens, not advance partisan interests. Salasya described the situation as deeply wrong and harmful to democratic values, calling on leaders to uphold the dignity and neutrality of national institutions.
