IEBC Addresses Claims That Some Leaders are Guaranteed Elective Seats in 2027

The statement comes after recent controversial remarks suggesting that Ruto’s administration will have influence on the 2027 General Election...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has strongly condemned remarks by political figures alleging planned manipulation of the 2027 General Election, calling the claims dangerous and baseless.

The IEBC stated that such utterances risk distorting public perception and undermining confidence in Kenya's democratic processes.
Key figures involved include IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
The controversy arose from statements made by Ayub Savula suggesting the current administration could influence the 2027 General Election, remarks he later defended as misinterpreted.

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