IEBC commissioners vetting could fail to take off on Tuesday should former LSK CEO Apollo Mboya lawsuit that was filed on Monday be granted.
Mboya wants the process temporarily halted because the selection panel violated the law in its recruitment process by re-advertising the position of chairman, failing to publish the interview scores for each candidate and failing to forward the most qualified candidates.
He said the recruitment process was marred by inconsistencies, and has sued the panel that selected the nominees, the National Assembly and the Attorney-General.
“Unless the National Assembly is restrained, the candidates nominated for appointment as chairperson and members of IEBC will be vetted and appointed contrary to the law, it is in the interest of justice that my request is granted,” said Mboya.
He argued that by not forwarding the most suitable and qualified candidates for the advertised positions, the selection panel acted contrary to the principles of good governance, equality and non-discrimination.
“The selection panel contravened values and principles of public service which includes accountability for administrative acts, transparency as well as provision to the public timely, accurate information, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, fair competition and merit as the basis for appointments and promotions,” said Mboya.
Mboya wants the list of names forwarded to the President and later to the National Assembly declared invalid and struck off.
The case has been certified urgent and is expected to be heard on Tuesday when the vetting was set to take off.