Committees should not work at cross purposes

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) finds itself in an unenviable situation. There have been unrelenting calls for its disbandment, especially from an Opposition that feels it cannot conduct credible elections in 2017.

This follows integrity concerns raised against some of the commissioners. This view is shared by many; civil society and the churches, all of which have called on the commissioners to leave. Initially, the commissioners had indicated they would not give in to calls to leave office but as pressure was made to bear, they softened their stand, seeking assurances for a soft landing before throwing in the towel. What the commissioners are guarding against is the stigma of being dragged through courts once they are out of office.