CITAM Presiding Bishop Dr David Oginde (C) alongside NASA leader Raila Odinga (R) and immediate Kitui Senator David Musila, at a past function. [Photo|the-star]Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) Presiding Bishop Dr David Oginde, has asked both parties, in the presidential petition, to accept the outcome of the Supreme Court.This follows attacks by President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Jubilee Party leaders, after the court nullified his August 8 win, saying the election was marred by irregularities.The petition had been filed by Raila Odinga's National Super Alliance, but since the September 1 ruling, judiciary has been under attack, with Uhuru accusing the Supreme Court of siding with Raila.However, Bishop Oginde advised both parties, to view the ruling, as a win for Kenyans and peace for the country, given that it was under tension of possible violence.President Kenyatta has since vowed to 'deal' with the Supreme Court judges, once he clinches his seat back, in presidential election to be held in 60 days.
Bishop Dr David Oginde delivers summon. [Photo|CITAM]"To view ruling from narrow prism of win/lose is to miss its greater import on national peace, especially for nation that was at a precipice," the Bishop said, Friday, few hours after the ruling was made.Oginde who sat in the 9-member selection panel that oversaw the recruitment and appointment of current IEBC commissioners (6) and its chairman Wafula Chebukati, in October 2016, further indicated the Supreme Court ruling brought peace in the country."Merits and demerits aside, the Supreme Court ruling can only be described as brilliant. It has calmed the nerves and eased the tension."