Kenyan MP Vows to Push for Extradition of Roselyn Akombe from the US

A Kenyan MP has expressed plans to push for the extradition of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Roselyn Akombe from the United States.

Nyaribari Chache Member of Parliament Richard Tong'i said that he will petition Parliament write a letter to the United States government seeking the deportation of Akombe, who tendered her resignation from the commission on Wednesday and flew to the US.

The MP argues that commissioner run away from her duty of conducting October 26th repeat election as ordered by the Supreme Court and that it was unlawful for her to connect a flight from Dubai to the US while on official duties.

Akombe flew to the US from Dubai, where she had led a delegation of IEBC officials and other observers to monitor the printing of ballot papers by printing firm Al Ghurair.

"Akombe has cases to answer regarding to the current political stalemate, regarding her disappearance while on official duty and as a Jubilee Member of Parliament I can assure you that Akombe will be back in the country once we collaborate with the US government," said Tong'i.

Speaking to Journalists in Kisii, the MP said he was disappointed with the electoral commission and urged IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati to take charge of the commission and deliver the repeat election as mandated.