Former Lagdera MP Farah Maalim has been ordered to pay Sh 6 million as the cost for the petition he lodged against the re-election of Garissa Township MP Aden Duale in last year’s general election.
In her ruling on Tuesday, High Court Judge Hedwig Ongudi said the petitioner will pay the cost of the suit as provided for in law.
The Judge while upholding Duale's re-election said the petitioner (Farah Maalim) failed to provide evidence to have the election nullified.
Maalim challenged Duale’s re-election, alleging that the election was marred by massive irregularities and illegalities.
The former Lagdera MP in his petition accused Duale of campaigning and allegedly dishing out money on the voting day.
The Wiper Party deputy leader asked the court to nullify the results, saying that it did not reflect the wish and the will of the people.
Duale in his final submissions last month, dismissed Maalim’s petition saying it is was based on malice.
The National Assembly Majority leader said that he won fairly and that his re-election reflected the will of the Garissa people.
The Garissa MP had told the court that Maalim failed to back up his allegations with evidence, adding that the petition should be thrown out.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared Duale the winner of the Garissa seat in last year’s election.
According to IEBC results, Duale garnered 22,587 votes against Maalim’s 14,897 votes.Farah Maalim slapped with Sh6 Million fine after losing petition.
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