Turkana leaders rally behind Erastus Ethekon
Turkana leaders have defended IEBC chair Erastus Ethekon against allegations by Rigathi Gachagua, saying the claims are baseless and risk fuelling ethnic divisions...
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A group of Turkana leaders, led by Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, have publicly defended IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon against criticisms, particularly from impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- The leaders are urging politicians to allow Erastus Ethekon to work freely, accusing Rigathi Gachagua of intimidation and making unsubstantiated claims.
- Rigathi Gachagua recently alleged Ethekon owns an Sh80 million house, purportedly bought by President William Ruto to manipulate future elections.
- Governor Lomorukai and others argue that Ethekon's professional career and earnings are sufficient to afford property, dismissing the allegations as divisive and an attack on the Turkana community.
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