The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati received a letter of appreciation from his peers continentally after emerging victorious in the just concluded Supreme Court battle.
In the letter shared by the Chairperson on Wednesday, September 7, the Executive Committee of the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) congratulated him over his bravery in handling a fair elections.
"A hearty congratulations to our dear brother, Mr. Wafula Wanyonyi Chebukati, Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya and his team.
"The Supreme Court validation of the results declaration by the IEBC is a testament of your hard work and efforts," the statement signed by AAEA Executive Committee Mrs. Jean Mensa read in part.
They further noted that the Supreme Court ruling had validate his efforts despite facing a fierce challenge from one of the Presidential contenders Raila Odinga.
"We, the Executive Committee of the Association of African Election Authorities (AAEA) applaud your tireless efforts in ensuring the credibility of the 2022 Presidential Election in Kenya.
"We pray for continued peace and calm in Kenya and coming days and weeks.," the AAEA statement added.
In the August 9 General Election, Chebukati announced William Ruto as the President-elect to the chagrin of four of his commissioners who argued that he operated in an opaque manner
The decision also incensed Odinga who filed the petition alleging widespread malpractices in how the exercise was conducted.
In the petition he filed alongside his Running mate Martha Karua, Raila demanded to either be declared President-elect or have the election nullified.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court, however, upheld the IEBC election on the basis that the petitioner presented flimsy evidence in an attempt to nullify the election.
