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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