Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will today give a ruling on whether the agency has jurisdiction over Murang'a MP Sabina Chege's vote-rigging claim.
On Tuesday, Sabina's lawyers, led by Siaya Senator James Orengo, Rarieda MP Otiende Amolo and lawyer Martin Oloo, argued the Commission is overreaching its mandate in trying to summon the Murang'a lawmaker over remarks she made in Siaya.
Orengo warned IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati against putting the commission on trial by proceeding with the case.
"The moment you try to deal with this matter, Chege will not be on trial but this Commission," Orengo said.
"In these circumstances, don't bring the Commission into disrepute at this moment."
Rarieda MP argued that the Commission is guilty of overreaching its mandate.
According to lawyer Martin Oloo, citing Chege for violating the electoral cord of conduct is misplaced.
"We are not in a campaign period and to say the code is violated is an overreach," Oloo said.
Sabina was appearing before IEBC's Electoral Code of Conduct Committee.
Speaking in Vihiga county during a campaign tour of Azimio, Sabina claimed that the 2017 General Election was rigged.
Chebukati adjourned the session for 30 minutes to rule on the matter.
