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July 12, 2026
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IEBC: Goons will cost you the ballot

IEBC: Goons will cost you the ballot

Ethekon says the commission would not hesitate to cancel elections in areas affected by insecurity...

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is issuing a stern warning to candidates involved in political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • Candidates sponsoring or facilitating political violence risk fines, disqualification, and even election cancellations in affected areas.
  • This crackdown is spearheaded by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, who emphasized a strict enforcement of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
  • The National Police Service, through Inspector-General Douglas Kanja, also vowed a tough crackdown on political goons and criminal gangs.

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