The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over remarks he allegedly made at a public rally in Mombasa County.
In a statement on October 14, the commission said Omar must appear before the committee on October 21, 2026, at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi.
“The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), through its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee, has summoned Hon. Hassan Omar to appear before the Committee on 21st October 2026 at Anniversary Towers,” stated IEBC.
The summons relates to statements the former Mombasa Senator allegedly made during a public rally on September 11, 2026, concerning voting by deceased voters.
IEBC said it had received the matter and was considering it under the Electoral Code of Conduct in the Second Schedule of the Elections Act, 2011.
“The summons arises from statements allegedly made by the former Senator at a public rally in Mombasa County on 11th September 2026 on voting by deceased voters,” the IEBC stated.
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The commission said it had received the matter and was considering it under the Electoral Code of Conduct in the Second Schedule of the Elections Act, 2011.
IEBC Gives Hassan Omar Opportunity to Respond
The commission said the summons gives Omar an opportunity to respond to the allegations in line with the right to fair administrative action and the right to be heard.
It added that the committee would make its determination after considering the material and representations presented before it.
“The Committee will make its determination only after considering the material and representations before it,” the commission stated.
IEBC also said it expected Omar to honour the summons and cooperate with the proceedings.
The commission said it would continue to handle complaints independently and impartially, adding that anyone appearing before the committee would have a fair opportunity to present their case.
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IEBC Issues Warning Ahead of 2027 General Election
The commission urged political leaders, candidates, supporters and other participants in the electoral process to exercise restraint and responsibility in their public statements and conduct ahead of the 2027 General Election.
It urged political actors to promote peace, tolerance, respect for the rule of law, and democratic participation.
IEBC said it would take appropriate action on credible complaints involving alleged breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
The commission added that it would issue further information on Omar’s case after the proceedings conclude.
Hassan Omar Earlier Defended Remarks on Deceased Voters
The summons issued by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) follow remarks made by UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar at a public rally in Mombasa County on September 11, 2026, where he spoke about using the biometrics of deceased voters to cast ballots in favour of President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Omar sparked criticism after suggesting that the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) would do whatever it takes to ensure Ruto is re-elected, including using the fingerprints of deceased Kenyans through the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system.
“Even if someone has died, let us take their fingerprint before burying them, use it from the BVR system and cast their vote,” Omar said.
He later defended his remarks, arguing that his critics had taken his words out of context and deliberately misinterpreted his message.
In a statement issued on September 15, the former senator said he used a metaphor to explain the importance of voter mobilisation and turnout, not to suggest that deceased Kenyans would literally cast ballots.
“We used something called a metaphor. Where did you study? Which school did you attend? Or do you think we never went to school and do not know how to express ourselves, when we say that every vote must count on election day?”Omar had questioned.
He maintained that his message was to ensure every vote counts during an election, insisting his words had been misunderstood.
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