IEBC summons SG Hassan Omar over ‘using dead voters' fingerprints’ remarks
The IEBC has summoned UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar to address controversial remarks regarding the potential use of fingerprints from deceased voters in the 2027 General Election. The commission will review the statements under the Electoral Code of Conduct.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding electoral integrity and the potential for misinformation to undermine public trust in democratic processes.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has summoned United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over remarks suggesting that fingerprints of deceased people could be used to vote for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
In a statement on Wednesday, October 14, the commission said Omar had been directed to appear before the committee on October 21 at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi to respond to the allegations.
“The summons arises from statements allegedly made by the former Senator at a public rally in Mombasa County on 11th September 2026 on voting by deceased voters,” IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon stated.
IEBC said the matter was being considered under the Electoral Code of Conduct contained in the Second Schedule of the Elections Act, 2011.
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