Amisi slams Ndegwa Njiru over IEBC claims, says opposition risks defeat

Mustafa Juma 06th November, 2025 02:25 AM

Caption:Amisi slams Ndegwa Njiru over IEBC claims, says opposition risks defeat.VIDEEO/K24TV

A sharp political exchange erupted online on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi fired back at lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, accusing him and other opposition figures of weakening their own support base by constantly attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

Njiru had earlier taken to X to attribute the low turnout in the ongoing voter registration exercise to what he termed as deliberate sabotage by the electoral body.

“IEBC has deliberately sabotaged voter registration in the entire country. The IEBC initiated zero public awareness campaigns. Who is IEBC holding brief for?” the lawyer posted.

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru speaks to the media during a past event, PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital.

But in a blunt and fiery response, Amisi dismissed Njiru’s claims, arguing that persistent criticism of the electoral commission only serves to demoralise opposition supporters and depress voter turnout in their strongholds.

“Boss, we’ve been in these streets for long with @TheODMparty cord coalition, NASA coalition and Azimio coalition. The moment you start attacking IEBC, and whining daily, about fairness, you demoralise your supporters and thus diminish turnout in your strongholds,” Amisi said.

Also watch: Ndegwa Njiru blames Ruto for fuelling division, vows to stop him in 2027.

Amisi on voters’ preference

He insisted that voters prefer bold and confident leaders, warning that portraying the opposition as defeated or helpless would be politically suicidal.

“Kenyans do not vote for meek, weak, timid leaders who can’t harm a fly, they vote for audacity. Demonstrate that you have the capacity to send Ruto home and even steal his little remaining votes and you will definitely thank me later. Hizi vipindi zingine zitawapeleka opposition walai. Trust me more,” the Saboti MP added.

A screenshot of the exchange between lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital from statements shared on X by @Honcalebamisi and @NjiruAdv

New voters registered

IEBC has since announced that over 90,000 new voters have been registered across the country as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, signalling steady progress in efforts to update the national voter roll ahead of upcoming by-elections.

In a statement released on Sunday, November 2, 2025, the electoral body said that as of October 31, 2025, a total of 90,020 new voters had been added to the voter register.

“The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), in fulfilment of its constitutional mandate under Article 88(4), continues to facilitate Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) across all its 290 constituency offices nationwide,” the statement read in part.