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July 10, 2026
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Gachagua faults Ethekon over poll cancellation threat, urges action against voter bribery by State officials

Gachagua faults Ethekon over poll cancellation threat, urges action against voter bribery by State officials

Addressing the media on Friday, the former Deputy President accused the electoral commission of attempting to lay the groundwork for postponing the July 16 poll, claiming the move was intended to shield the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from what he described as an impe..

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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has strongly criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon over remarks suggesting the potential postponement of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

  • Gachagua accuses the IEBC of attempting to justify the postponement to shield the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) from defeat.
  • The former Deputy President cited alleged voter bribery by senior state officials, including Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries, during the campaign period for the July 16 poll.
  • He urged the IEBC to take action against those violating electoral laws, rather than punishing the voters by postponing the election.

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