Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera has expressed concerns over the appointment of Prof. Adams Oloo to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel.
Speaking during a TV interview on Monday, January 27, the MP voiced skepticism regarding Oloo's appointment, arguing that it may lead to potential conflicts of interest.
Nabwera's concerns stem from Oloo’s recent appointment as a presidential advisor, raising questions about his impartiality in representing the diverse interests of the public while serving on the IEBC Selection Panel.
"Congratulations to all who have made it to the list but I'm a bit skeptical about my colleague, Prof. Adams Oloo. I think a few weeks ago he got appointed as an advisor of the president.
"Now, does it raise conflict, I just want Oloo to reflect on himself, and if he feels that this can cause us problems maybe he can recuse himself so that we get another person. The question would be, is he still representing the interest of those who are coming, or is now representing the interest of the Presidency? That's the only issue I see," he said.
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In December 2024, President William Ruto appointed Oloo as the Strategy and Communication Advisor within the President's Council of Economic Advisors.
In this capacity, he serves as the Strategy and Communication Adviser, alongside Silvester Kasuku, who handles Governance, and Joe Ager, who is the Secretary for Governance.
Oloo's political engagement includes his role as Vice Chair of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), a task force established to promote national unity and constitutional reforms.
He has also been a trusted advisor to Raila Odinga for many years, playing pivotal roles in his political endeavors.
Additionally, Oloo served on the National Dialogue Committee's technical team, contributing to efforts aimed at fostering national unity and political stability.
