Oparanya says IEBC suspending Kakamega and Mombasa counties Election a sign of plans of rigging

The outgoing Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya cries foul over suspension of the 2022 Gubernatorial elections in Mombasa and Kakamega counties.

The ODM deputy party leader claims the aim of suspension is to rig election in favor of their opponents.

“IEBC decision to suspend gubernatorial elections in Kakamega and Mombasa counties is a scheme to rig the elections.” He said

He says that the announcement came as a shock to them considering the amount of resources and time they have put in campaigns and shows how unprepared the IEBC is to conduct free, democratic and fair elections.

“I question why they had to stop gubernatorial elections in Azimio presidential candidate Rt Hon Raila Odinga’s strongholds and backyards of two key ODM deputy Party Leaders.” He said

He added that his fears might become real on low voter turnout thus affecting the outcome of the poll.

“I am fearing that the move will affect voter turnout in the two counties that Raila was banking on for numbers that will propel him to victory. The announcement has caused tension in the county and can cause chaos if not handled well.” He said

Despite the set back, he called call on their supporters to turn out in large numbers on Tuesday and vote for Azimio candidates and also be calm and maintain peace as the matter is being handled.

“They have only delayed our victory but it is still ours for the taking.” He added