Nyandarua Senator John Methu has made a bold, highly emotive statement, declaring his willingness to sacrifice everything he possesses, including his life and liberty, to protect what he considers right in the eyes of his constituents.

Speaking in a local TV interview on Sunday, April 12, 2026, Methu highlighted the increasing tension between the political leaders and the executive, making it clear that he was not going to be threatened into silence.

He emphasised that speaking the truth to power, even to the head of state, carries personal risks. But he insisted that these risks were a price worth paying to be a true leader and representative.

“I will not mind. I am willing to sacrifice everything. Speaking like that to the head of state is putting so much at risk, including my life. Even if I were to drop dead tonight, even if I were to be arrested tonight, I will die having said what I believe in my heart is the correct thing and having spoken for my people, the people who elected me,” Methu said.

The senator explained his stance as a moral duty to the people of Nyandarua County and that, as the representative of the people, his key responsibility is to represent the voices and concerns of the people without fear or compromise. He further stated that even in the worst-case scenario, he would find solace in knowing that he upheld his beliefs and represented the people who elected him.

Methu’s clash with Ruto

The sentiments shared by Methu came days after a dramatic scene unfolded in Nyandarua on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the requiem mass of the late Ol Kalou Member of Parliament David Kiaraho, when Methu took to the podium to speak.

Methu’s microphone had to be briefly switched off after he started lecturing President William Ruto on the face.

The lawmaker started by claiming that the late Kiaraho had warned leaders from the region against joining the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over claims that it was a bad party, then quickly turned on the president, saying he does not fear him.

“Wakati tuliingia chama cha UDA, mheshimiwa Kiaraho alituambia hiyo chama ni mbaya hataingia, akaingia Jubilee, na watu wa hapa Ol Kalou mkamchagua. Kwanza kabisa mheshimiwa William Ruto, bado mimi ndio John Methu. Sijabadilika, Bado mimi ni Methu wa zamani,” Methu said.

“Na Ile maneno mheshimiwa Kwenya, unaogopa ati nisiseme hapa, sitasema lakini ukinisukuma sana nitasema. Mimi nataka nikuambie nikiwa hapa kwasababu sijakuona kwa siku mingi kama Methu nakuheshimu sana mheshimwa rais. Nakuheshimu kama mzazi, lakini nataka nikwambie sikuogopi.“

When Methu was finally allowed to resume his lecture against Ruto, he confronted him about the stalled development projects in the area.

He listed some of the roads that the head of state had promised to construct, which have since stalled.

Methu was eventually stopped from addressing the mourners after he extended a dare to National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah over his attacks on former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.