The IEBC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ezra Chiloba on
Monday issued a rather cold message to NASA protesters who had camped outside
his offices at Anniversary Towers.
Speaking spoke to a KTN reporter while the
protesters were outside his office where he indicated that he appreciated the
demonstrations but urged them to equally understand that he had work to do.
"Kenyans have a right to protest but we are in office
doing what is mandated of us," the CEO stated with a smurk.
Queried on whether he had considered the demands by NASA
that he should leave the polls commission, Chiloba responded by simply
asserting that he had not entertained that thought.
"I have not thought of resigning. I have got
responsibility before me and I have to discharge it," the IEBC executive
stated.
He added that he was not to blame for the challenges that
led to the nullification of the 2017 presidential election but noted
stakeholders should focus on the solutions rather than apportioning blame.
"The question is whether the stakeholders want crucial matters resolved...We have to look at our infrastructure and procedures in the electoral process," he added.
Chiloba further explained that the commission had its fair
share of internal challenges, adding that investigations were ongoing on the
leaking of internal memos that have served to undermine the credibility of the
IEBC.
