Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Erastus Ethekon has assured Kenyans of a free and credible general election in 2027.
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He declared his loyalty to the citizenry as he undertakes his roles at he helm of the electoral commission.
Ethekon said the aspirations of Kenyans told through the ballot would be preserved under his leadership of the IEBC.
"I wish to say to the country, but my first and foremost loyalty is to the people of Kenya who hold the sovereign power under Article 1 of our constitution, and that power allows them, therefore, to exercise their sovereign responsibility, including their right to vote, and therefore, I wish to assure Kenyans that their voices will not only be heard, but they will also count during the coming elections," he said.
The chairman appreciated that an election is the only tool to affirm democracy, calling on Kenyans to stand firm in that journey.
He said the commission would need the people to realise its object of preserving the dignity of the country through free and fair elections.
"As we look ahead, I urge you to stand firm in your commitment to democratic values. Together, we must build a stronger more resilient nation," he said.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
