‘There Will Be No Rigging!’ – Opposition Declares, Plans To Launch ‘Parallel IEBC’
According to PLP leader Martha Karua, the United Opposition will soon unveil the People’s IEBC, a parallel electoral oversight body aimed at countering the 2027 general election.
Speaking on Wednesday, July 23, Karua said it was time to put an end to electoral malpractice in the country, emphasizing the importance of free and fair elections.
She encouraged Kenyans to register in huge numbers, vote, and defend their votes to ensure the process’s integrity.
“This election will be like that of 2002; there will be no rigging. As the United Opposition, we are setting up a People’s IEBC, which will be unveiled soon,” Karua stated.
Martha Karua calls on Kenyans to guard the vote in 2027.
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) July 23, 2025
While responding to the 'Tutaongeza kura' claims by a section of KK politicians, Kaura says the opposition will have a people's IEBC to monitor the electoral process. #FixingTheNationNTV @NationFmKE @OfficialJMbugua… pic.twitter.com/k7kBCsx3au
“The network this people-driven body will establish is not just for election day; it will monitor the entire electoral process, because elections are not a one-day event.”
According to Karua, the People’s IEBC would be in charge of monitoring the electoral process, issuing forecasts, sounding early warnings, and ultimately protecting the vote.
“What else can we do when we are dealing with a thieving regime, with leaders walking free, chest-thumping, and openly admitting how they plan to rig the election in favour of Ruto?” the PLP leader posed.
Explaining its constitutionality, Karua stated that a People’s IEBC is permitted under the constitution.
Martha Karua: United Opposition yet to agree on the 2027 lineup. Our agenda goes beyond 'Ruto must go'; we want a transformed Kenya. #FixingTheNationNTV @NationFmKE @OfficialJMbugua @EricLatiff @MariamBishar pic.twitter.com/5gS5sDef1J
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) July 23, 2025
She highlighted that these are two distinct sides of multiparty politics. Karua admitted that she had no trust in the IEBC.
“We will return blow for blow, but we will also put in place mechanisms to prevent such actions,” Karua stated.
Her statements come as political tensions rise in the wake of recent controversial remarks made by Ruto-allied leaders.
They have publicly stated that Ruto must be re-elected in 2027, even if it means rigging the poll.
On July 12, Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow openly revealed an alleged scheme to influence the 2027 General Election in Ruto’s favor.
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She boldly claimed that MPs from the North Eastern region were willing to back the President’s re-election campaign and, if necessary, rig the results if the numbers fell short.
“We, MPs from North Eastern, support the President. Even if we don’t have the votes, we will loot them for him… that’s no secret,” she said.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi distanced the government from the remarks and reprimanded the leader for making them.
However, it was not the first time Kenya Kwanza politicians have made statements suggesting plans to forcefully rig the election in favour of the President.
‘There Will Be No Rigging!’ – Opposition Declares, Plans To Launch ‘Parallel IEBC’
