Leave IEBC alone, Ruto allies tell Opposition
Ruto's camp dismisses Opposition concerns, claims they have sensed defeat...
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Allies of President William Ruto have defended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against demands from the United Opposition to sack its CEO, Marjan Hussein Marjan, and cut ties with Smartmatic. They urged the opposition to focus on the electorate instead of the electoral agency.
- The opposition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, is demanding the sacking of IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan and for the commission to end its relationship with Smartmatic.
- President Ruto's allies, including aide Farouk Kibet and UDA national treasurer Japheth Nyakundi, dismissed the opposition's concerns, advising them to “leave the IEBC alone.”
- The remarks were made during an economic empowerment forum in Makueni County where Sh5 million was raised for women entrepreneurs, with President Ruto contributing Sh2 million.
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