IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati Under Siege, Roselyn Akombe Tells BBC

IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati Under Siege, Roselyn Akombe Tells BBC

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Dr Roselyn Akombe, who announced her resignation from the agency on Wednesday says that Chairperson Wafula Chebukati is a man "under siege."

In a resignation statement sent from New York on Wednesday morning, Dr Akombe said she felt unsafe, and that the Electoral Commission cannot hold a credible election on October 26th.

In an interview with BBC Newsday programme on Wednesday, she appeared to suggest that IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati has been incapacitated as the head of the electoral commission.

“Chairman Chebukati is a very well-meaning person. He has a temperament to be able to be a leader, but he is a leader under a siege,” said Dr Akombe.

Asked whether the Chebukati has the zeal to overcome the challenges facing the electoral commission, Akombe said: “Well, if he was much more firm, I think probably we would have gone much far. There are aspects of his character that are helpful in a situation like we are in. But there are times he just needs firmness to be able to move on,”.

On whether IEBC has the capability to hold a credible poll, Akombe sais that, as currently constituted, the commission has no ability to so.

“Can Kenya hold election? Yes. Will it be a credible election? Absolutely not,” Dr Akombe told the BBC.

In her resignation statement, she cited last-minute instructions on changes in technology, attacks on electoral officials and the rushed training on poll officials.

“The commission in its current state can surely not guarantee a credible election on 26 October 2017,” she said.

“I do not want to be party to such a mockery to electoral integrity.”

Comments

Sokora (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 08:38am

She is a liar. Just the other day she said publicly she would not resign ahead of the polls. And now this! Can you trust anything she says?

GG (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 02:43pm

In reply to by Sokora (not verified)

Kwani you wanted her to be a captive of corrupt political elites? IEBC was designed to be independent for them to be able to provide free, fair and credible elections results. They are willing to do the right thing but the work environment is so volatile and deadly. Treat the cause not the symptoms.

Kawamboka Mako… (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 09:54pm

In reply to by Sokora (not verified)

Rumors has been swirling that Orengo has given her herpes and she might have resigned and fled the country to seek treatment overseas. Unconfirmed report state that she sought treatment at Aga Khan hospital two weeks ago but her condition which involve throbbing pain had gotten so bad that the hospital lacked proper medication to administer to her. The same source also say that there was a fallout between her and Orengo on or around August 14th when Ms Akombe angrily confronted Orengo over the issue and Mr. Orengo threatened to spill the beans. It took intervention of Jonathan Muthana to calm a situation that was supposed to be private.

wanjiku (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 08:56am

What if all the MauMau fighters had given up? It takes strength and character to stand and defend your country

formerlyguest 2 (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 09:12am

In reply to by wanjiku (not verified)

She was there for her own selfish gain with promises by Baba and his masters George Soros and the like . She doesn't care for her country after she will take the next KLM to USA her home

Omera (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 09:35am

How many bodyguards does she have in New York?But i alsp wonder what will happen because Chebukati is set to resign on Oct.25th,2017 as instructed by muuaji Raila.

Kenya (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 10:13am

She is an evil woman and part of the evil coup. Kenya has more than 45M people. Your position will be filled and life will go on. Hakuna cha so and so is the only person who can do this job.

Mwangaza (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 10:23am

Just a few days ago, she had assured the nation that the commission was ready for credible elections. Now all is slowly unfolding-the plan??????

ufisadi (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 10:40am

Hahaha! I love it,,, All these dirty games they been playing are now coming home to roost. Bure Kabisa,,,, it is time the rest of tribes enjoyed the cake. Wanjigi is talking now about poor pple but when he was robbing he did not care. The whole gov and opposition is a cartel and I dont give a damn thing about anyone of them. they can go to hell.

Godhavemercy (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 10:52am

I really feel sorry for Uhuru and his government. They have been asleep all along. They have been outmaneuvered by Raila and his cohorts since day one. It is obvious he does no have enough intelligence(people), on what is taking place. Most of these people in organizations as well in the judicial system are all working against Uhuru. There are moles and saboteurs everywhere you look all working for Raila. A smart leader should make sure that he install people who support his agenda in key positions. Uhuru does not seem to have this first step in governance in place. Raila is allowed to call all the shots. He is actually running a parallel government within Kenya. This can only happen in Kenya. Wake up good people. There can only and be one government and all laws must be followed. Rioting, destruction of property, lawlessness can not be allowed. No one should be above the law. Inciting the masses to commit crimes is itself a crime. Holding the whole country hostage is the end result of one individual............Raila.

ufisadi (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 11:29am

In reply to by Godhavemercy (not verified)

There is no government in kenya, it is just a grouping of thugs. When a country is run on basis of corruption and nepotism and tribalism and murder and all sorts of evil, this is what happens. The nurses are still on strike while waiguru is governor after stealing billions. Kenyans have a short memory and should not care about this drama going on, they need to give back mwananchi back all the rooted money and land then we can start talking about a government.

Godhavemercy (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 11:36am

Good riddance. What a smoke screen. Mission accomplish, Roselyn. Sabotage, done. Now come the payoff. I will shed some Crocodile tears for you. All along she was working for Raila. Utter nonsense that all over a sudden she is scared. You have just finished your dirty work for your leader, the inciter. You just sabotaged the election. What a dirty job. It too bad Uhuru does not understand what is really going on. These insiders have methodically accomplished their mission as instructed by Raila. Open your eyes and ears Mr. Uhuru and Mr. Ruto. All these developments are not happening in a vacuum. It is all in a plan.

DR. Koni Hanene (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 11:37am

So sad to hear that the party girl of IEBC has resigned. I feel sorry for both IEBC and NASA men. The good thing is that the commission will be more impartial as an independent body with her departure. She has all along worked as a mole for NASA. In fact, it was alleged in the newspapers and online articles that she was dating several of NASA's men, something she denied but nonetheless difficult to verify because the alleged boyfriends such as Orengo never refuted that claim or came to her defence. Her hacked WhatsApp chats were widely shared online. When it comes to men Akombe has her hands full. Akombe was the most tribalistic of all the commissioners working for IEBC. She was also part of the bigger Maraga-raila coup conspirators. She was working for Raila and her mission was to see Raila win. When she saw things were not going her way and there was no way Raila would win she decided to resign. Kenya does not need tribalists like her.

Sukari (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 11:51am

@Godhavemercy, I wholly agree with your analysis that Uhuru has been hoodwinked. I said it before, and I repeat: He is surrounded by judases. I am surprised his legal team have not smoked out Raila's ploy. We have a coup on our hands, that is obvious. Uhuru and Ruto are still out campaigning whilst everything else is falling apart around them. I feel for him but I blame his shortsightedness for all this mess. In a way, he created a vacuum for these school boys to be so messy and disrespectful. They are ungovernable.

JustMe (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 02:46pm

In reply to by Sukari (not verified)

@Sukari...hoodwink he may be, but i think he, UK, knows much more than he is letting off... The minute UK said he was ready to sign those amendments into law, at half-time, I then knew he knew something that we didn't.... Look at those amendments and tell me if they were just by chance or they are taking care of a situation that had not, then, been public knowledge. Wee niambie...

MaragA (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 12:15pm

Now I know how a witch looks like. I have to admit I was fooled and persuaded by her persona. Now I know! Don't be fooled by looks or Dr. credentials or whether someone works in the UN or in NY city. Slimy is what they are. I know now.

D Mwose (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 12:29pm

Ms AKOMBE has a back born,she will not sit there and pretend to deliver a fair and election on Oct. 26th knowing that the whole is a FARCE.... jubilee operatives are ready to pounce and steal it again for uruto, and there goes her decision. IMPLeMENT PLAN B

JustMe (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 02:33pm

".....Chairman Chebukati is a very well-meaning person. He has a temperament to be able to be a leader, but he is a leader under a siege,.......” said Dr Akombe.

Ati competent, why were you, Akombe, treating him like a retard on TV during the election announcements? You kept passing up to the camera to point to him what he missed and/or needed to pay attention to....gal you love the camera... show girl of the year... making it all about you. Kenya is bigger than you and your evil ilk....SHAME ON YOU!

Sukari (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 04:08pm

@JustMe, fafanua kaka, kama Uhuru knows more than he is letting on, then sisi ndio wajinga. I just want this mess over and done with. Chebukati appears a well meaning guy, lakini his kitchen ina wapishi wengi and over heated!

Onesmus Ochunyo (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 04:27pm

Akombe took the next flight to New York and now she can say anything she wants in the safety of a foreign country to ignite Kenya on fire. If she was a patriot she would have supported Chebukati all the way to the end. She has sold our country and she is not a friend of Kenya leave alone a Kenyan.

Kawamboka Mako… (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 06:50pm

Roselyn Akombe loyalty is in LUO NATION. Luo Nation is a territory inspired to be created by a segments of Lake Victoria Nilotics with it's HQ in Kisumu. Akombe's has been advocating for a creation of such State since 2007 when there was yet another disputed election. Raila is planning to name her a Minster in emissary as soon as next month.

Unknown (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 08:39pm

Ms akombe I wonder whether you are a fake doctor or what.i know you have phd but that does not make sense if you left the country burning to impress hooligans from NASA.to be in America does not mean you are safe .we are living in a global village so whatever you have done to your motherland will come looking .you have sold your country to the dogs for eight penny to your tribe fools and I mean it NASA hooligans.you knew better that you couldn't take it but your greed for dollar could not let you think using your head.if the country fall in the dark days you will live to blame.i had high hopes in your charisma but now feels like you were a NASA mole.you have sold the country.you might not enjoy that money in New York as you think.dont care whether you will buy a condo or a place in lower manhattan.

Unknown (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 08:43pm

There is no anybody bigger than a country .whether it's you akombe or your long distance uncle baba.why do you idolise another human being like u. You sell the country to the dogs.
You don need the international job you claim to do.go fishing in the lake .thats where you belong

Unknown (not verified)     Wed, 10/18/2017 @ 09:16pm

Why can't we see NASA visiting those killed by the bullets.because they are hustlers their live and their family irrevant.nasa could spend the whole night at wanjigis.its called sideshows.i hope my brother can see the hypocrisy and intentions of those broke political class behaving like parasites.they wanna check from wanjigis.i don care whether they gave you the deals but the money is for you and family.they are trying to entice you with all this fake support .
Don be used by hooligans to create a wedge with your tribes men.kenya is a collection of tribes and NASA play tribal game to win power.you are smart than that.their is life after politics.dont be used by evil to burn the country for your future generations.i know you got the bread that can afford luxury even overseas,but don forget east or west home is always the best.

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