Supreme Court upholds election of Wajir Governor Mohamed AbdiWajir Governor Mohamed Abdi, whose election was upheld by the Supreme Court on February 15, 2018. [Photo, File]Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi can smile all the way to his office.The Supreme Court on Friday overturned both the High Court and Court of Appeal decisions to nullify his win. Governor Mohamed Abdi lost the first round of the war in the High Court in a petition lodged by his predecessor and rival in the election, Ahmed Abdullahi. “Abdi was not validly elected to the position of Governor and his election is hereby declared null and void,” Judge Mabeya had ruled. SEE ALSO :Governors Mutua, Mvurya survive election petitionsGovernor Mohamed Abdi, a former ambassador then moved to the Supreme Court to save his election.

Source: Standard Digital February 15, 2019 13:13 UTC