Gabriel Odongo Owidi v Geoffrey Otieno Opiyo & Orange Democratic Movement [2017] KEPPDT 31 (KLR)
- Court
- Public Procurement Tribunal
- Case number
- 31
- Citation
- [2017] KEPPDT 31 (KLR)
The Tribunal finds that the nomination exercise was peaceful and conducted in a free and fair manner, and the 1st Respondent, Geoffrey Otieno Opiyo, was duly declared the winner.
Facts
The Claimant, Gabriel Odongo Owidi, contested the nomination of Geoffrey Otieno Opiyo as the 2nd Respondent's nominee for the position of Member of County Assembly, South Kasipul Ward, Kasipul Constituency, Homa Bay County. The nomination exercise was held on 24th April 2017, and the Claimant alleged irregularities.
Issues
- Whether the nomination exercise was marred with irregularities
- Whether the Claimant should be gazetted as the 2nd Respondent's nominee
Reasoning
The Tribunal did not consider the evidence and testimony of the Returning Officer, who declared the 1st Respondent as the winner, and the nomination exercise was peaceful and conducted in a free and fair manner.
Outcome
The application is dismissed with no orders.
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