All the candidates except Raila Odinga appeared at the announcement; Odinga's chief agent Saitabao Ole Kanchory announced that Odinga would not appear until his campaign could verify the results.[133] As Chebukati and other two commissioners made their way into the Bomas of Kenya auditorium, violence erupted in the venue and the IEBC staff were escorted away.[134] After security personnel resolved the situation, Chebukati made his way to the auditorium and announced the results, naming William Ruto president-elect.[135]