It’s all systems go as IEBC prepares for repeat poll
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati and his deputy Consolata Maina at Bomas of Kenya on October 25, 2017 where they announced that the commission is ready to conduct the repeat presidential election. PHOTO | KANYIRI WAHITO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Mr Chebukati has said that the delivery of ballot papers, ballots boxes and other materials went on well.
- He said the election will go on as scheduled citing assurance from relevant government authorities.
- He said the Judge George Odunga ruling does not stop ROs from overseeing the election.
It is all systems go as the IEBC prepares to conduct the repeat presidential election set for tomorrow.
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati has said that the delivery of ballot papers, ballots boxes and other materials went on well.
The following are some of the key highlights on the repeat poll.
- Chebukati makes assurance on poll
Mr Chebukati said the commission would open polling stations across the country at 6am tomorrow.
He said the election will go on as scheduled citing assurance from relevant government authorities and preparedness for the poll.
At the same time, the IEBC chairman said a ruling made Wednesday morning by High Court Judge George Odunga that the appointment of constituency returning officers and their deputies is illegal does not stop the officers from overseeing the election.
Mr Chebukati also said that in areas where there will be problems of voting, the polling officer will inform IEBC of the situation and the election can be postponed to another date.
- Odunga ruling on appointment of returning officers
High Court Judge George Odunga on Wednesday morning ruled that the IEBC did not follow the law while appointing returning officers and their deputies.
However, the judge declined to quash the gazette notice on the appointment of the election officials.
- Quorum hitch hits repeat poll case
The hearing of an application seeking to stop the repeat presidential election failed to take off after the Supreme Court suffered a quorum hitch.
Only Chief Justice Maraga and Justice Isaac Lenaola, out of seven judges, were present when the court convened at 11am on Wednesday.
- High Court dismisses Mwau’s bid to stop repeat poll
The High Court dismissed a case by former Kilome MP Harun Mwau seeking to stop the repeat presidential election.
Mr Mwau sought to have fresh nominations done for the poll.
But Judge Chacha threw out the case, saying the High Court lacks jurisdiction on presidential elections.
