Speaking in Kwale on Saturday Duale said the constant accusation by CORD against IEBC and Jubilee are meant to cover up the instability within CORD coalition.
“IEBC is an independent institution that cannot be manipulated by any individual, political outfit or institution since it is protected by Article 249 of the Constitution,” said Duale
“The law is clear on when the IEBC chair Isaac Hassan and his commissioners will leave office; and this is only after a new commission has been sworn in no matter how long the process take,” he added
This comes after CORD legislatures alleged a plot by Jubilee and IEBC to lengthen the transition process in a bid to force the extension of the term of the current Parliament and the President and eventually rig the elections.
“IEBC has drafted regulations to implement use of technology which downplays stringent conditions set out in the Election Act to avoid oversight by relevant institutions and parties on matters of transparency and acquisitions,” said James Orengo Siaya senator.
“The allegations made by CORD are trivial; it only shows their unpreparedness for the next elections,” said Duale.