IEBC summons UDA SG Hassan Omar over remarks on voting by deceased voters

• IEBC summoned UDA secretary general Hassan Omar over controversial statements he made at a Mombasa rally
• Omar's remarks at the September 11 rally touched on voting by deceased voters, drawing scrutiny from the electoral commission
• The IEBC has set October 21, 2026, as the date for Omar to appear before the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned UDA secretary general Hassan Omar to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over remarks he made at a public rally in Mombasa county.

The commission issued the summons on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, directing Omar to present himself at Anniversary Towers on October 21, 2026. The IEBC said the matter falls under the Electoral Code of Conduct as set out in the Second Schedule of the Elections Act, 2011.

Omar's Mombasa rally remarks

The summons relates to statements Omar made during a public gathering in Mombasa county on September 11, 2026, in which he spoke about deceased voters participating in elections.

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His remarks centred on residents using the fingerprints of dead individuals to cast votes at polling stations.

The former senator subsequently sought to distance himself from the controversy, clarifying that his words were intended as a metaphor and accusing critics of deliberately misreading the context of his address.

IEBC calls for restraint ahead of 2027 polls

In its official statement signed by IEBC chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, the commission confirmed that Omar would be granted the right to be heard before any determination is reached on the matter.

"The summons allows the former senator to respond to the allegations, in keeping with the right to fair administrative action and the right to be heard. The commission expects the former senator to honour the summons and cooperate with the proceedings," IEBC said.

The IEBC used the occasion to urge all political leaders, candidates, and supporters to exercise restraint and responsibility in their public conduct as Kenya moves closer to the 2027 General Election.

"The commission urges political leaders, candidates, supporters and all other participants to exercise restraint and responsibility in their public utterances and conduct. It calls on them to help build an electoral environment founded on peace, tolerance, respect for the rule of law and democratic participation," the statement read.

The commission added that it would release further information on the outcome of the proceedings once they have been concluded.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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