George Luchiri Wajacoyah, the Roots party’s presidential aspirant suffered a blow after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declined his bid to be president based on insufficient signatures.
Wakackoyah was unable to meet the 48,000 signature requirement.
“We have looked at your documentation and you have complied with all requirements expect supporters list. In the list of signatures only 17 counties were compliant while the others had a shortfall,” Chebukati told him.
Wajackoyah, accompanied by Justina Wamae, who was to deputize him, was given until June 2 to comply.
“You need a minimum of 8 counties to fill the gap for us to reconsider your application. We will give you an opportunity to seek the signatures,” Chebukati stated.
With his head high, the Roots presidential candidate assured the commission that he would work and see to it that he would comply with the required details by the commission.
“Where we error and we are told we can rectify. Whether we make it or not, Kenya will still continue. I thank Chebukati for being realistic,” Wajacoyah noted.
The commission is keen on verifying details to ensure that all the presidential candidates comply with the legal requirement.