Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang' Nyong'o's lawyer James Orengo addresses supporters after petition win, January 3, 2018. [Photo|Anyang' Nyong'o]Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang' Nyong'o has responded moments after the High Court in Kisumu upheld his victory.Nyong'o's predecessor, Jack Ranguma had filed a petition at the court seeking for the nullification of the August 8, 2017 gubernatorial election.He argued that the election was not conducted in accordance with the law and was marred by electoral irregularities and malpractice.However, during the ruling on Wednesday morning, Justice David Majanja said the petitioner failed to substantiate the accusations in the petition.In response, Nyong'o who is in the US for official duties thanked his legal team, the people of Kisumu.Below is his message:"Thank you all for a victory well deserved under a legal team second to none in our Republic. I would particularly want to thank Senior Counsel Hon. James Orengo, Wakili Victor Obondi, Julie Soweto and Tony Oluoch. History has been made and the people of Kisumu County have been absolved by Justice Majanja that they made the right choice in electing me as Governor and Mathew Owili as my deputy.It is now time to focus on the work that we have already started, towards sustainable and equitable development in Kisumu County, while playing our role in the struggle for electoral justice in Kenya under the leadership of Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga."

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