Wajir Governor, Mohamed Abdi Mohamud on Friday lost his seat after the High Court nullified his election citing irregularities.
The court found that the county boss was not a certified degree holder and that some ballot boxes had their seals broken.
justice Alfred Mabea has ordered for a fresh election to be held in 90 days. Abdi’s lawyers are currently requesting ‘for stay of order’ to ensure that there is no vacuum in the governor’s office.
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“In totality, the court hereby finds that the petitioners have succeeded in convincing the court the election was not conducted in a free and fair manner,” Judge Mabeya ruled.
The court further noted that the forms used during the election were photocopies; lacked watermarks.
The Speaker of the County Assembly will take over as governor as the county prepares for another election.
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