Garissa Governor Ali Korane. He said he will focus on resolving issues affecting the residents after the High Court dismissed an election petition challenging his victory. [Photo/facebook.com]
Following the dismissal of an election petition challenging the election of Governor Ali Korane, the governor has said he will now focus on implementing the county’s development agenda.
Mr. Korane said he will set out to realize his election pledges now that the High Court has validated his win.
On his Facebook page, Mr. Korane said that the court found that his election was within the constitution adding that his administration will now be initiating different development projects to benefit the residents.
“The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging my 8th August win. The court has in its ruling found out that the Garissa Gubernatorial elections were free and fair and within the confines of the constitution.”
“With the legal battles now behind us, we will diligently work for the people of Garissa County that entrusted us in the county leadership,” said Mr. Korane on Facebook.
The governor had said that his administration will prioritise food security, transform the current state of healthcare systems and promote sanitation, access to safe drinking water, improving education and roads in the county.
Former Garissa Governor Nathif Jama had filed a petition challenging the election of Governor Korane saying that the August 8 elections were flawed and characterized by massive irregularities.
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