Mudavadi Presses For Petition Withdrawal To Unlock IEBC Reconstitution

Prime Cabinet Secretary has called out on petitioners who moved to court to withdraw their cases to pave way for the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

This he said at Cheptais High School grounds in Mt Elgon Bungoma County during the interdenominational prayers service which was also attended by President William Ruto.

The CS stated that the top priority of the matter suffers blow due to delays surrounded by court cases.

He also stated that the government did not move to court but a section of Kenyans of which it\’s their right to do so.

Let us put it in proper perspective. It is not the government of Kenya that is delaying the re-constitution of IEBC. The government of Kenya did not move to court. It is a section of Kenyans who have moved to court, and it is their right to do so. 

Mudavadi said.

We must follow the rule of law and that is what President Ruto is doing. In case there is any delay then why can\’t we allow the courts time to sort out this matter?

Mudavadi added.

Mudavadi further said that at the individuals behind the court\’s cases are well known and he will speak with them at the appropriate time.

We are now telling the petitioners who took the cases on IEBC constitution to withdraw them to allow the President room to exercise his constitutional powers and spearhead the reconstitution process as soon as possible. 

The Prime CS also said.

The delays in hiring the new IEBC Commissioners have been a topic of concern as they need to be hired early enough to prepare for the 2027 General elections.