DCP Names Senator John Methu as New Secretary General, Replaces Hezron Obaga
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has named Nyandarua Senator John Methu as the new Secretary-General of the Democracy for the Citizen’s Party (DCP) effectively taking out Hezron Obaga from the role.
The strategic appointment, announced at a press briefing by the party leader, comes as the newly formed outfit rolls out major National Executive Council (NEC) changes aimed at aggressively expanding its nationwide footprint ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Nyandarua Senator will be tasked with leading the party’s campaigns, including spearheading DCP’s agenda ahead of the Ol Kalou by-elections, which have been slated for July 16.
“Senator John Methu is a DCP party member, and he will start acting as the Secretary General designate and the spokesperson of DCP on all matters from today,” said Gachagua.
Gachagua went on, “In the fullness of time, his name will be forwarded to the registrar of political parties so that he is registered as the duly appointed SG of DCP”.
According to Gachagua, the decision followed a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), which resolved to appoint Methu.
Obaga became DCP Secretary General in May 2025 when the party was formed and has served for over a year before his removal.
The DCP party was officially announced in May 2025 and has been in existence for 1 year.
Additionally, Gachagua said the party has over 4 million members, with over 10,000 aspirants expressing interest in vying for various positions in the 2027 elections.
“Thousands of aspirants have shown interest and registered with the party with the intention of flying the party’s flag in the next general elections and we want to assure all aspirants of free and fair nominations,” stated Gachagua.
Following his appointment, Methu was tasked with delivering the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat by-election to DCP, with Gachagua confirming the senator will lead the campaign in the constituency.
Further, Senator Methu has also been tasked with recruiting 10 million Kenyans as members of the DCP ahead of the 2027 polls.
“NEC has given Senator Methu that he, together with other leaders, to take charge of the by-elections in Ol Kalau and deliver a decisive victory to the DCP party in the elections scheduled for July 16,” he added.
