The High Court has ordered the scrutiny of forms 37As and the KIEMs kits in Wajir Couty. Photo/chronicle.co.zw]
The High Court on Monday ordered IEBC and the returning officer of Wajir to supply forms 37As and the KIEMs kits for scrutiny in a petition challenging the election of Governor Mohamed Mahamud.
Justice Alfred Mabeya while delivering his ruling said it is imperative for not only a scrutiny but also a recount of votes.
Justice Mabeya said it is due to the alleged similarity in figures for the results of candidates and inadequate response by the IEBC and the returning officer Gachohi Patrick that the court orders for scrutiny of the polls kits.
Former Governor Ahmed Abdullahi and another petitioner Muhumed Abdi had moved to court seeking orders to declare the elections invalid, null and void.
Through lawyer Omwanza Ombati and Jesse Oduor, the petitioners in their suit papers said that Mahamud was not validly cleared as a candidate since he did not have the required academic qualifications.
The claimed that the governor falsified his academic documents, concealed or altered information in the self-declaration forms at the EACC.
They want an order directing the IEBC to conduct a fresh poll claiming further that the governor or his people used violence.
Judge Mabeya directed the deputy registrar to provide every party with a copy of scrutiny done.
The case will be heard on November 20.