Wafula Chebukati receives a letter of appreciation after the Supreme Court ruling
Wafula Chebukati receives a letter of appreciation after the Supreme Court ruling upholding the presidential election results.
After winning the Supreme Court case, Wafula Chebukati, the chair of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), received a letter of thanks from his peers continentally.
The Executive Committee of the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) commended the Chairperson for his bravery in overseeing a fair election in a letter that he shared on September 7th.
“A hearty congratulations to our dear brother, Mr. Wafula Wanyonyi Chebukati, Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya, and his team.
“The Supreme Court validation of the declaration of the results by the IEBC is a testament of your hard work and efforts,” the statement signed by AAEA Executive Committee Mrs. Jean Mensa read in part.
They further noted that the Supreme Court ruling had validated his efforts despite facing a fierce challenge from one of the Presidential contenders Raila Odinga.
“We, the Executive Committee of the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) applaud your tireless efforts in ensuring the credibility of the 2022 Presidential Election in Kenya.
“We pray for continued peace and calm in Kenya and coming days and weeks.,” the AAEA statement added.
Chebukati announced William Ruto as the President-elect
after the August 9 General Election to the chagrin of four of his commissioners who argued that he operated in an opaque manner.
However, the Supreme Court uphold the presidential election results as announced by the IEBC chair Wafula Chebukati.
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