Speaking shortly after casting his ballot at Mukongolo Polling Station on November 27, Ndakwa described the accusations as desperate political tactics, insisting he had conducted his campaign peacefully and respectfully throughout the by-election period.
Ndakwa, who was accompanied by his family, said he deliberately avoided confrontational politics, including refraining from mentioning his opponents directly or invading their perceived strongholds.
“The blackmail going around from my opponents is nothing more than sideshows. If anything, I have been the most peaceful candidate in this election,” he asserted.
The UDA candidate accused rival camps of hurling insults and provoking confrontations, claiming he had resisted the temptation to fight back.
“There have been many abuses from my opponents and even physical fights instigated from their side. I have not responded because I believe leadership begins with restraint,” he said.
According to Ndakwa, humility and dignity should define a leader, adding that he has no intention of winning an election through chaos.
“I don’t need people to bleed for me to lead,” he remarked, positioning himself as the calmest contender in the tense race.
He urged residents to vote in large numbers without fear, insisting that genuine leadership is anchored on one’s ideas, character, and agenda—not intimidation.
Ndakwa also pushed back against claims that the government was supporting him using state agencies.
He stressed that his only link to the government lies in the fact that he is running on the UDA ticket, which is the governing party. He added that the only assistance he expected from state institutions was ensuring security and peace for all candidates.
“My only association with the government is that I belong to UDA. Beyond that, I have no special advantage,” he said.
Ndakwa further stated he had no issues with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), distancing himself from allegations of bribery, pre-marked ballots, and the misuse of security agencies.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon also affirmed that the commission had not received any formal or credible complaints of malpractice as of polling day.
He assured the public that any legitimate grievances would be addressed in accordance with electoral laws.
The calm message from Ndakwa came hours after DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako made dramatic claims that assailants stormed his hotel room at dawn, injuring his driver in the process. The driver was reportedly rushed to Webuye for emergency treatment following the alleged attack.
Panyako linked the incident to attempts to intimidate him ahead of the vote — accusations that escalated tensions in the constituency.
Ndakwa, however, urged his rivals to maintain sobriety and avoid narratives that could inflame the situation.
The calm message from Ndakwa came hours after DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako made dramatic claims that assailants stormed his hotel room at dawn, injuring his driver in the process. The driver was reportedly rushed to Webuye for emergency treatment following the alleged attack.
Panyako linked the incident to attempts to intimidate him ahead of the vote — accusations that escalated tensions in the constituency.
Ndakwa, however, urged his rivals to maintain sobriety and avoid narratives that could inflame the situation.
He reminded them that he was not new to competitive politics and had previously secured victory on merit.
“This is not my first election. I have won before because voters trust my work. My opponents should stop treating me like a newcomer,” he said.
“This is not my first election. I have won before because voters trust my work. My opponents should stop treating me like a newcomer,” he said.
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