Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia are in another legal suit after a Nakuru court issued a warrant of arrest against Gor Mahia club chairman Ambrose Rachier and other top officials over contempt of court.
Rachier and the other top officials had been sued by a Nakuru's Donnies Hotel over unpaid hotel bills amounting to Sh500,000 in the year 2015.
According to Judge Kitur, the failure by the officials to comply with court orders amounts to contempt.
“The failure by the club officials to enter appearance and ignore court orders amount to contempt, I hereby direct that they are arrested and availed in court on May 8,” ruled Kitur.
The officials apart from Rachier include his deputy John Pesa, team manager Jolawi Obondo, and secretary-general Ronald Ngala.
The Hotel based in London estate in Nakuru had moved to court in June last year after unsuccessful efforts to have the reigning Kenya premier league champions commit to paying hotel arrears.
“I wish for this court to issue a warrant of arrest against the club official, it amounts to contempt and abuse of the Court’s process,” said Ogolla.
The orders come in as Gor Mahia are set to play Supersport United ahead of the Caf Confederations return leg to be played at Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa.