Gachagua accuses IEBC Vice Chair of interfering in Magarini by-election
DCP claims IEBC Vice Chair travelled to Magarini on November 21 and allegedly intimidated election officials...
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The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has accused Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of interfering in the upcoming Magarini Constituency by-election scheduled for November 27, 2025. DCP party leader Rigathi Gachaglia sent a letter to IEBC chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, alleging intimidation of election officials and discussions with Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro to influence the poll.
- DCP alleges that Abdallah travelled to Magarini on November 21, 2025, to intimidate election officials and sought a list of presiding officers.
- Abdallah is accused of holding a meeting with Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro in Malindi to discuss influencing the by-election.
- DCP demands an immediate investigation into Abdallah’s conduct, her suspension, and the replacement of all presiding officers in Magarini.
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