Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) as a government tool, vowing to defy any attempts to silence his criticism of President William Ruto's administration.Gachagua accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of launching a tribal attack against the Mt.Kenya community, claiming Duale referred to them as hyenas.The NCIC summoned Duale over the remarks, but Gachagua argued the commission was directed to investigate him as a political deflection tactic.He dismissed the NCIC's independence, stating it was 'compromised' and should be 'treated with contempt.' Gachagua emphasized his statements were factual and invited aggrieved parties to pursue legal action instead of using the commission.He vowed to continue criticizing the Ruto government, framing his actions as a campaign for national liberation.The article highlights tensions between Gachagua and the administration, with accusations of political persecution and marginalization of the Mt.Kenya region.