Thomas Ludindi Mwadeghu v John Mruttu & another [2017] KEHC 5233 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5233
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 5233 (KLR)
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TypeElection Petition AppealPostureAppeal from a Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) decisionCoramLESIIT, J.
Holding
The court allows the appeal and sets aside the PPDT orders, including the order on costs.
Facts
The appellant, Thomas Ludindi Mwadeghu, sought to have a PPDT decision set aside. The 1st Respondent, John Mruttu, and the 2nd Respondent, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party, were involved in the nomination process.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the complaint.
- Whether the Tribunal properly conceived the facts and the law regarding polling stations.
- Whether the Tribunal was correct in disregarding the direct nomination given to the 1st Respondent.
Reasoning
The court held that the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to hear the complaint due to the appeal being filed out of time, contrary to the 2nd Respondent's Election and Nomination Rules.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed.
Orders
- Set aside the PPDT orders including the order on costs.
- Revert the nomination process to the 2nd Respondent.
- Complete the nomination process within 3 days.
- Each party bears its own costs.
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