IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati. PHOTO: capitalfm.co.ke
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati has said they are the only onesallowed to count, tally and announce election results.
In a press statement responding to Raila Odinga’s remarks that the National Super Alliance (NASA) will have its own tallying center and release their own results.
Raila said the opposition will ensure votes are counted correctly, to ensure no rigging takes place “like in 2013”.
Chebukati said the IEBC will ensure the elections are free and fair to all aspirants.
"We invite all actors to review the results management framework. By setting up the new integrated election management system, the commission shall guarantee greater transparency, accountability and auditability of the results. Other actors including political parties will access the results within the established framework," he said.
He asked all players in the upcoming polls to allow them to carry out their mandate.
"We encourage all players to allow the commission to execute its mandate as set out in law. The commission reiterates its commitment to a free, fair and credible election," he said.
Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi also said they will not accept manipulated election results.
“This time, we’ll have our tallying centre,” Kalonzo said.