[James Orengo in a past campaign. He says Chief Justice Maraga will swear in Raila Odinga as part of his first major assignment. Photo/Nation]
Lawyer James Orengo says Chief Justice David Maraga’s first ‘serious’ business will be swearing in opposition leader Raila Odinga as president.
In a ruling termed as historic, Maraga and three other Supreme Court judges voted for invalidation of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory.
And in defense of Maraga’s ruling, Orengo said the embattled CJ will swear in Raila Odinga as his first ever serious business in office.
“I have heard them threatening Maraga just because he stood with the truth. I want to tell them that his first assignment will be swearing in Raila Odinga,” Orengo told Kitengela residents.
He added:”I am certainly sure that Jubilee cannot beat us and Maraga will swear a straightforward person as President and that is Raila Odinga.”
With President Uhuru Kenyatta issuing warning to Supreme Court judges, he may find it hard to remove them due to strict constitutional requirements.
Also, it is only the Chief Justice or his deputy can swear in a president, a reason that may tie Uhuru should he win October elections.