Former Kathiani MP Wavinya Ndeti at a past function.[Photo/ standardmedia.co.ke]Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Peter Kyulu told the court that clearing Former Kathiani MP Wavinya Ndeti to contest against the incumbent Dr Alfred Mutua will set a bad precedent, reports Star.
The lawmaker also said that there will be more cases filed against Ndeti, adding that her clearance “will impact greatly on the outcome of the general election.”
Justice George Odunga is expected on Wednesday to rule whether the vocal aspirant will be in the race or not. According to the Independent Electoral Boundaries and Commission (IEBC) Ndeti is not supposed to contest for the seat on the grounds that she belongs to two parties-Wiper and Chama Cha Uzalendo, where she was the party leader.
If Ndeti, a close ally of the former vice president is cleared to go for the seat, other aspirants will go to the court seeking for the same.
“The likely consequence if the court were to agree with her would be to reopen the race for all those that were validly rejected on similar grounds, who would probably run into hundreds and eventually affect the entire election timelines and calendar,” read part of the submissions, as quoted by the local daily.
On her part, Ndeti claims the plot to bar her from contesting is political witch-haunt.