Yesterday, Justice Lydia Achode said Omar’s application lacks basis, facts and merit. He has not presented any facts that are substantial enough to compel the court to recuse itself,” said Achode. Omar accused Achode of bias and “double standards” and demanded her disqualification from the petition he has filed against governor Joho’s victory in the August 8 polls. In a certificate of urgency Omar had applied to have the file taken before Chief Justice Justice David Maraga to appoint another judge to proceed with the petition. Last week Achode said after 30 years on the bench she cannot be bullied by lawyers.

Source: Standard Digital January 19, 2018 20:40 UTC