Embattled electoral commission CEO Ezra Chiloba did not give satisfactory answers when questioned over alleged malpractice on procurement of election material necessitating being sent on compulsory leave, the court was told yesterday.
IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati said the commission was not satisfied with Chiloba’s response, hence the need to send him on compulsory leave. He paved way to conclude the audit after three commissioners voted against him.
It was agreed that Chiloba goes on leave to ensure he does not tamper with the audit.
“The applicant is the chief administrative officer of the IEBC. It would hinder the internal auditors from conducting the audit freely. In fact, it is his office that finances the internal auditors. How can such auditors conduct a transparent audit in…
