ODM leaders dismiss Gachagua's claims linking them to Magarini rigging plot
Coast region leaders dismiss DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua’s Magarini poll rigging allegations against IEBC Vice Chair and Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, say opposition sensed defeat...
✨ Key Highlights
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders have strongly refuted allegations by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, who accused them of a secret plot to rig the upcoming Magarini Constituency by-elections. The ODM officials dismissed the claims as fear-mongering tactics ahead of the November 27 polls.
- Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro was allegedly accused by Rigathi Gachagua of meeting with IEBC Vice Chair Fahima Araphat and Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana to exchange money and lists of election officials.
- The ODM leadership, including Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir, stated their campaign is policy-driven and that their candidate, Harrison Kombe, is expected to win.
- The by-elections, three days away, are seen as a "dress rehearsal" for the 2027 general election, with both government and opposition factions vying for victory.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Standard Politics
Part of the Day's Coverage
Gachagua Accused of 2022 Blackmail While Making Magarini By-election Rigging Claims - November 2025
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki revealed that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua secured the running mate position for William Ruto in 2022 through alleged blackmail, stating Gachagua threatened a last-minute walkout from UDA. Separately, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has made accusations concerning the upcoming Magarini Constituency by-election scheduled for November 27, 2025. Gachagua accused Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah of interfering in the election and sent a letter to the IEBC chairperson. He also accused the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) of a secret plot to rig the polls. ODM leaders have strongly refuted Gachagua's allegations, dismissing them as fear-mongering tactics.
