Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - The opposition has rejected President William Ruto’s nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), accusing the President of manipulating the process to secure his 2027 re-election bid.
In a joint statement, led by former Deputy President Rigathi
Gachagua, Wiper Party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Martha Karua of the People's
Liberation Party, the opposition decried what they termed as the “blatantly
partisan” selection of commissioners.
They questioned the appointment of Erastus Edung as IEBC
chairperson, citing his alleged ties to Deputy Chief of Staff Josphat Nanok.
They also raised concerns over Hassan Noor’s inclusion,
claiming his selection was influenced by links to National Assembly Minority
Leader Junet Mohamed.
"President Ruto has handpicked a partisan IEBC tailored
to serve his re-election ambitions.”
“This is a project designed to rig the next election with
the silent approval of his new ally, Raila Odinga," the opposition
claimed.
They described the selection panel as an extension of State
House, composed of loyalists and political insiders.
In response, they announced plans to establish a “People’s
IEBC,” a citizen-led watchdog to monitor the commission’s activities.
“We will not sit back as democracy is subverted.
“The People’s IEBC will uphold transparency, integrity, and
constitutional values,” they declared.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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