IEBC: The buck stops with President Uhuru

The current impasse on whether to disband the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) or not is reflective of Jubilee's leadership deficiency.

President Uhuru Kenyatta, by attempting to distance himself from the controversy, is actually acting small. He is the Head of State and Government and has powers to lead talks to resolve the crisis.

He is the leader of the Jubilee Coalition, which enjoys the majority in Parliament and can therefore command his parliamentary brigade to bring the much-required electoral reforms. He is the only person with power to summon and facilitate constructive talks with CORD and amicably resolve the IEBC stalemate, which is turning ugly and bloody.

By trying to run away from the crisis, the President is showcasing lack of exemplary leadership skills and qualities. True statesmen emerge during times of crises.

Once a person is elected president, he or she sheds off the politician's image and assumes the father figure role in a nation. President Kenyatta must rise above Jubilee party politics.

On the IEBC wrangles, and indeed on any other matter of public or national interest, the buck stops with the President.