In what could be the first ‘petition’ in the Supreme Court to challenge the presidential election results, a voter filed a petition in the form of a letter to the Supreme Court and Chief Justice Martha Koome to stop President-elect William Ruto’s inauguration.
Mr. Alfred Juma, the petitioner, believes that given the current situation at the IEBC top leadership, President-Elect Ruto was not legally elected.
However, Alfred Juma Ayora’s bid was rejected due to a failure to follow the rules, which require the submission of a formal petition rather than letters.
Mr. Ayora was advised to seek the assistance of an attorney to help him advance his intended legal action. The letter was, however, stamped as received by the Chief Justice’s Office.
He claimed that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) failed to hold a free and fair election and requested a presidential re-run.
He believes the presidential election results are not credible as a result of four commissioners’ decision to disavow them. “I am hopeful that the court will consider my request and ensure that my democratic rights are respected.” “I request that the court postpone the president-inauguration,” elect’s Mr Ayora says.
