Prof Adams Oloo now says he has resigned as President William Ruto's advisor to focus on his role in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel.
His appointment to the panel came under scrutiny after former Law Society of Kenya CEO Apollo Mboya questioned his eligibility.
In a statement, Oloo said he consulted with the president, and they agreed on his resignation in late January. "Given that my name was due to be forwarded to the President for formal gazettement as per the law.
I, after consultation and in concurrence with the President, resigned from the position of advisor to the president.
