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State wanted to abduct and murder Chebukati over results, says Ruto

President William Ruto. [PCS]

President William Ruto says there was an attempt to abduct and murder electoral commission chairman Wafula Chebukati during the August 9 General Election.

He said in a bid to subvert the will of the people, the chairman was to be replaced with a compliant commissioner who would do "the system's" bidding in exchange for rewards.

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