Amisi argued that the decision to remove a member from a committee chair is constitutionally the prerogative of the party or coalition of parties, not a directive that should come from the executive.
He questioned the haste of the action, noting that the bribery claim against Wanami has not been substantiated. An accusation is not a conviction, and acting on an unproven allegation raises serious questions about due process.
Amisi then turned the spotlight on the alleged bribe itself, asking who gave the money and what their motive was.
For him, the person who allegedly offered the bribe is as culpable as anyone in this matter, yet that individual appears to be facing no consequences whatsoever.
His most explosive claim however was directed squarely at the presidency. Amisi alleged that Ruto is behind the move, framing the suspension as part of a broader pattern of the President punishing Members of Parliament who have refused to fall in line and work on his behalf.
The allegation paints a picture of an executive that is reaching into Parliament and using disciplinary processes as a tool to bring wayward legislators to heel.
For Amisi, the suspension of Wanami is not about bribery or parliamentary integrity. It is about political control, and the message being sent to any MP who dares to operate independently of State House.
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