The Orange Democratic Movement party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as termed the upholding of Babu Owino's win by the Court of Appeal as a win for the party and more so the people of Embakasi East constituency.

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Through his Twitter account, the former Nairobi senatorial aspirant further thanked God for the win together with Babu Owino's lawyers lead by Jackson Awele.

"Its victory for the ODM party Babu Owino in the Court of Appeal this morning. We thank God, and our Lawyers led by the indefatigible Jackson Awele for finding Justice for the people of Embakasi East," he said.

Through his press conference statement, Babu Owino also thanked his team of lawyers, family members, friends and everybody who had supported him throughout.

"I'd like to thank all who supported and firmly stood with me in this including my able lawyers led by Cde James Orengo, Jackson Awele, Mr Odhiambo and Edwin Sifuna, my lovely wife mama Fridah Ongili, family members, friends, patriots from all corners of this great nation," Babu Owino said.

Among those who have sent Babu Owino congratulatory messages included Homa Bay women Representatives Gladys Wanga.

"Congratulations comrades Babu Owino and Wavinya Ndeti on your victories in court today," Wanga said in her tweet.