Few institutions are as central to the health of our democracy as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Its credibility, impartiality, and efficiency directly determine the legitimacy of our elected leadership and the stability of our nation.
The recent constitution of a new IEBC team under the newly sworn-in Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, following months of anticipation and public scrutiny, presents a timely opportunity for our country to reflect on the importance of restoring trust in our electoral processes.
In recent years, electoral credibility has been a recurring concern.
From disputed presidential outcomes to contested by-elections, the trust deficit between electoral institutions and the public has grown wider.
