Mohamed Ali Mursal v Saadia Mohamed & 2 others [2013] KEHC 3023 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3023
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 3023 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 August 2013
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TypeElection PetitionPostureRespondents' AppealCoramStephenson L.
Holding
The court found no breaches of the law and that the election results were valid.
Facts
Mohamed Ali Mursal contested the results of the Wajir County Governor election, alleging irregularities in the election process. The election was won by Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamad with 40,622 votes.
Issues
- Was the election process in breach of the Constitution and laws?
- Did the irregularities affect the election results?
- Was the winner, Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamad, validly elected?
Reasoning
The court held that the election was conducted in accordance with the law and that the irregularities did not affect the election results. The court also found that Ahmed Abdullahi Mohamad was validly elected.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Elections Act 2011
- Elections (General) Regulations 2012
Cases cited (3)
- Joho v. Nyange & another (2008) 3 KLR (EP)
- Raila Odinga case
- Bernard Shinali Masaka v. Bonny Khalwale & 2 others (2011) eKLR
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