Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has said the outgoing Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati should be appointed in government.
Cherargei on Tuesday, January 17 stated that Chebukati displayed his bravery during the announcement of the August presidential results despite intimidation and blackmail.
“Wafula Chebukati should be appointed to government to continue serving Kenyans. He cannot be intimidated or blackmailed. He is a man with strong resolve he can’t be swayed,” Cherargei said.
Likewise, Attorney General Justin Muturi in agreement with the Nandi senator requested President William Ruto not to allow Chebukati to retire.
Muturi said the head of state should give Chebukati another job.
“Let us emulate Chebukati’s work. You are not retiring. I hope this administration led by Ruto finds some other place for you to continue leading this country with that kind of resolve,” Muturi said.
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Nonetheless, Wafula Chebukati stated that together with commissioners Boya Molu and Abdi Guliye, they had set the bar and set pace for their successors.
“We believe the pace has been set and I take this opportune moment to wish our successors all the best as they pick the baton from us to take the elections of this country to the next level,” he said.
Moreover, Chebukati noted that IEBC endured relentless fatigue in preparation for the election during his tenure as chairman.
“I exit contented that we gave it our best to this commission. We chartered and weathered storms that threatened the existence of the commission,” Chebukati said.
