IEBC targets August submission of campaign finance rules to Parliament
IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon said the commission is finalising public submissions before forwarding the statutory instruments to Parliament...
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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to present draft campaign financing regulations for the 2027 General Election to Parliament in August following nationwide public participation.
- The regulations aim to strengthen oversight of political campaign spending.
- Key players include the IEBC Chairperson Edung Ethekon and IEBC Commissioner Mary Karen Sorobit.
- Proposed rules include mandatory campaign bank accounts, registration of finance managers, and stricter disclosure of donations and expenditures.
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