Gachagua Demands Removal of Magarini Poll Officers citing interference by IEBC Vice Chairperson
Gachagua urged the IEBC to protect officials on the ground from what he termed harassment and intimidation. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has demanded the immediate removal of all presiding officers for Thursday’s Magarini Constituency by-election, accusing IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of attempting to influence the poll.
- Gachagua alleged that Vice Chairperson Abdallah travelled to Magarini on November 21, where she met with Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana and Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro at a Malindi hotel for a bribery negotiation.
- The alleged payment was in exchange for a list of presiding officers and instructions to favour the governor's preferred candidate, with Governor Mung’aro reportedly handing over a bribe deposit on November 22.
- DCP leader Gachagua demanded a full investigation and the stepping down of the Vice Chair, warning that her actions cast doubt on the credibility of the IEBC ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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