Backlash as deceased is declared winner in UDA grassroot elections
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Aspirants raise concerns as deceased and candidates not on the party register declared winners in UDA grassroots elections
Aspirants raise concerns as deceased and candidates not on the party register declared winners in UDA grassroots elections.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) commenced its grassroots elections on Friday, April 26. However, the initial round encountered significant challenges, prompting calls for a redo.
The grassroots elections faced technological glitches resulting in some leaders being unable to cast their votes.
Furthermore, allegations surfaced of deceased individuals being on ballots and winning elections.
“How can one win an election after being deceased for a year?” questioned Catherine Wachira, expressing concern over the integrity of the process.
Aspirants from Embakasi South Constituency raised concerns over a purported scheme to manipulate the elections, calling for a fresh round of voting. They allege the installation of leaders without genuine participation.
Catherine Wanjiru Mwangi, echoing the sentiments, revealed her absence from the party roster but was later informed of her victory, raising doubts about the fairness of the process.
“We demand answers because despite attempting to vote, the system failed to recognize my biometrics. Yet, I was declared a winner later. How is this possible?” queried Wanjiru.
“In my polling station hatukuwa na uchaguzi but I appeared to be the winner na sikujichagua mimi mwenyewe na sijachaguliwa na mtu yeyote,” said Embakasi South Youth Representative Aspirant Stacy Nyambura.
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The aggrieved contestants issued a one-week ultimatum to the party’s National Elections Board (NEB) for a rerun in the affected area. Failure to address their grievances could result in defections from the party.
“We give them seven days to prepare for fresh elections. All candidates submitted their details at the party headquarters. We demand a reconfirmation of every aspirant’s information,” declared Samwel Masaba.
Notable leaders like Nairobi Governor Johnstone Sakaja and Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie faced difficulties with the election gadgets, preventing their participation in the electronic voting.
Sakaja described the exercise as a “logistical nightmare,” acknowledging the challenges faced by the party in comparison to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Responding to these grievances, Cleophas Malala, the Secretary General of UDA, has urged all concerned and affected parties to officially submit their complaints to the party via email by Sunday.
“Tunahimiza watu wote ambao wakona malalamishi kama kura yako unaona haikuenda vizuri, unaeza leta maswala ya kulalamika katika chama within 48 hours,” Malala said.
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