The Director of Information Communication and Technology at IEBC Michael Ouma, now denies that hackers infiltrated the Commission’s servers to influence the outcome of the August 9, 2022, General Election.
In his affidavit, Ouma stated that the allegations by Azimio Leader Raila Odinga, the principal petitioner in the presidential petition, are ambiguous, unsubstantiated, and without any basis.
Ouma underscored that the agency had established sufficient mechanisms to thwart any infiltration attempt on its network.
“That the previous safeguards and security features eliminated and continue to protect against any possibility of intrusion by an unauthorized third party,” he said.
Moreover, Azimio Leader Raila Odinga, while petitioning the presidential election results alleges fraudulent interference with the electronic copies of the results.
Additionally, in his petition, Raila notes that interference was done with intent to alter and reduce his votes and increase those of his competitor – Ruto.
“That in any case, no evidence has been provided to demonstrate any compromise, intrusion or unauthorized access/entry by any party,” Ouma said.