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One week after Raila Odinga withdrew from participating in
Thursday’s repeat presidential election, Roselyn Akombe resigned as an IEBC
commissioner. Her resignation has elicited varied reactions from ordinary
Kenyans, the media, political actor and pundits, fellow commissioners and the
international community.
The resignation was an irresponsible move whereas acting
responsibly is a virtue of leadership. Akombe's abrupt resignation was irresponsible
for a number of reasons.
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