IEBC condemns planned presidential election rigging claims, vows action
IEBC condemns planned presidential election rigging claims, vows action
The Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Erastus Ethekon, has expressed concern over talks of vote manipulation in the 2027 General Election.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 26, Ethekon noted that talks of plans to influence the electoral process through extra-legal mechanisms erode confidence in the credibility of the election.
He declared that IEBC considered the utterances unacceptable, reckless and baseless.
“The utterances, which have elicited considerable disquiet within the electoral environment, pose a risk of distorting public perception of Kenya’s democratic processes,” Ethekon stated.
The IEBC Chair added that the statements were intended to instil fear, mislead the public and erode confidence in the electoral system and urged Kenyans to disregard, dissociate and refrain from amplifying them.
Ethekon assured Kenyans that the Commission was independent and committed to delivering a credible election in 2027, a mandate it intends to deliver on its own, without any external influence.
“For avoidance of doubt, the duty and responsibility of conducting and supervising elections in Kenya is exclusively vested in the IEBC. This mandate is not shared with, nor can it be usurped by any individual, institution, or political actor,” the statement read in part.
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Furthermore, he called out the leaders responsible for making the sentiments that undermine Kenya’s democracy, which is rooted in reliable, credible and verifiable elections.
The IEBC Chair condemned the utterances and stated that while it could not currently punish the politicians under the Electoral Code of Conduct as it has not yet officially declared the elections, it will pursue other avenues.
Ethekon demanded that all leaders respect the electoral commission and called on all stakeholders to work collectively, engage constructively to reinforce and strengthen trust and confidence.
Ethekon’s statement came after a section of leaders allied to President William Ruto claimed that they would stop at nothing, including ballot stuffing, to ensure that he is elected for a second term in office.
The claims sparked debate on the validity of the upcoming elections and the influence the government had on the country’s polls.
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