The National Council
of NGOs has condemned the government for
ignoring it in the appointment of the team that will
participate in the selection of new IEBC commissioners.
Chairman Stephen Cheboi said they have neither been represented nor consulted despite
being a key player in advocacy.
"It is outrageous
that the government can appoint a team to enter into negotiations on
replacing IEBC commissioners, while representatives of NGOs are
excluded despite their key role in the
society," Cheboi told a press conference in Nairobi, on Friday.
But the council
noted that it will support the team that has been selected.
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Cheboi praised IEBC chairman Issack Hassan and his team of
commissioners
for tendering their resignations to allow the recruitment of new commissioners.
"This was a good sign. We thank the government for coming to an agreement with them," said Cheboi.
The chairman expressed confidence that the reformed commission will help the country hold peaceful and fair elections.
Noting the council will carry out nationwide campaigns to preach peace, Cheboi asked leaders to refrain from brewing tribalism during campaigns.
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The council said it will not allow the election to be postponed from the August 8 date. But the IEBC affirmed that the . It
asked for goodwill and support to ensure plans are completed by then.
