Boss Shollei Goes for Justice Nyang`aya Even after his Resignation From IEBC

Justus Nyang'aya submitted his resignation, stating that he had thought about it and decided that it was best to put the needs of the country first. The other three, Irene Masit, Francis Wanderi, and vice chair Juliana Cherera, are still in their positions.

“I have always endeavoured to act in the best interest of the country, although my actions, taken in good faith have been misconstrued," the letter read in part.

According to Shollei who is also the National Assembly Deputy Speaker, maintained on Friday, December 2, that investigations against the four dissenting Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners will continue regardless of any resignations.  

"Resignation cannot extinguish the duty of the Tribunal constituted to investigate IEBC commissioners. The Tribunal must discharge its duty to interrogate their conduct and report on the facts. Kenyans deserve to know why they engaged in grave misconduct during the last election".

Resignation cannot extinguish the duty of the Tribunal constituted to investigate IEBC commissioners. The Tribunal must discharge its duty to interrogate their conduct and report on the facts. Kenyans deserve to know why they engaged in grave misconduct during the last election pic.twitter.com/5VzgKyIAc8

— Gladys Boss Shollei CBS MP (@GladysShollei) December 2, 2022

Her statement meant that the tribunal shall investigate the matter and report on the facts and make a binding recommendation to the President as stipulated in article 251 of the Constitution.

Apparently, Nyang`aya`s resignation occurred as tensions between the nation's two main political parties were beginning to rise.

President Ruto carried on the National Assembly's request to suspend the four commissioners and further established a tribunal to look into them.
Azimio la Umoja, led by Raila Odinga, however, vowed to vigorously fight the action, which they termed as an assault on independent institutions.