Raila’s Last Bullet To Nullify Ruto

Mr Odinga in conjunction with four IEBC commissioners has maintained that Ruto was not validly elected.

ODM party leader Raila Odinga at a past gathering. |PHOTO: Courtesy

All eyes to the Apex Court of Kenya as the Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate sets records straight that indeed he will have no choice but to seek legal redress. 

Raila Odinga is expected to file his long-awaited presidential petition challenging William Ruto’s win on Monday, August 22 at the Supreme Court constituted at Ceremonial Hall in Milimani Law courts.

Mr Odinga in conjunction with four IEBC commissioners has maintained that Ruto was not validly elected.

Among the many Authorities quoted by the aggrieved party is the all-famous Maina Kiai case of 2017.

The four Commissioners and Hon. Odinga has both attempted to cite IEBC v Maina Kiai & 5 others of 2017 from the Court of Appeal, effectively implying that the position of a national returning officer does not exist and that the Chairperson does not have the authority to declare a result without unanimous agreement or a majority decision of the Commissioners.

Constitutionally, the Supreme Court will have 14 days to hear and determine the presidential election petition after the filing. 

This means Kenyans will have to wait until September 5, 2022, to know whether Ruto’s win was in accordance with the statutory Laws of the Country or the 2017 Supreme Court landmark ruling will again find its route to Kenyan history. 

Over the months, Kenyans have expressed their trust in the independence of the third arm of government to ensure justice is not only served but also seen to be served.