Kalonzo Casts Doubt Over Nomination of Erastus Ethekon as IEBC Chair

President William Ruto's choice of Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman, along with the six members, has automatically created a low-trust institution, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said.

In a bold move, leading the opposition in rejecting Ruto's choice, Kalonzo expressed concern that Ruto chose not to consult with different political groups, including the opposition, to ensure fairness and inclusivity. "We are extremely concerned that Mr.

Ruto chose to be partisan by ignoring the principle of consultation and concurrence in his recommendations of the chairman and members of the IEBC.

This action has automatically created a low-trust institution," Kalonzo wrote in part.