Speaking shortly after the disputed results were announced, Nyutu insisted that the opposition did not lose the contest but had its victory deliberately stolen.
He claimed that a dramatic incident at one polling station altered the outcome, asserting that state power was misused to influence the final tally.
According to Nyutu, CS Ruku allegedly entered the polling station during the voting process, accompanied by individuals he described as armed goons and plain-clothed officers.
The Senator asserted that the group forcibly removed opposition agents who were overseeing the exercise, leaving the polling station vulnerable to interference.
Nyutu argued that once the agents were ejected, the transparency of the process collapsed, allowing activities that compromised the integrity of the vote.
He maintained that only CS Ruku could explain what occurred inside the station after the agents were removed, suggesting the events were intentionally concealed.
Nyutu’s remarks echo a broader pattern of concerns raised by opposition leaders who have repeatedly accused state officials of meddling in by-elections.
The claims have inflamed political debate in Embu County, where the by-election was viewed as a critical test of influence between rival factions.
In response, CS Ruku has dismissed the allegations as baseless, arguing that the government has no interest in interfering with democratic processes.
He urged leaders making such claims to respect the will of the electorate and accept the officially declared outcome of the hotly fought contest.
Despite the denials, Nyutu’s accusations have intensified calls for independent investigations to determine whether electoral malpractice occurred during the tense mini-poll.
The controversy now places pressure on oversight bodies to clarify events and reassure the public that electoral fairness remains fully intact.
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