The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is facing renewed scrutiny and criticism over its handling of the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election because of its alleged application of double standards.
For an institution that is meant to ensure a level playing field for the contestants to earn the trust of the electorate, critics have accused IEBC of being partisan, even as the Commission’s integrity and independence comes under sharp focus ahead of the 2027 polls.
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