KOT confused by Judge Odunga’s ruling on returning officers
A ruling by High Court judge George Odunga declaring the appointment of constituency returning officer and their deputies illegal has elicited varied reactions from Kenyans online.
Judge Odunga on Wednesday found that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission did not follow the law while appointing the poll officials.
However, the judge declined to quash the gazette notice on the appointment of the election managers.
Kenyans on Twitter had mixed reactions on the impact of the ruling on the presidential election scheduled for Thursday.
Iko problems, Justice Odunga no one was legally appointed as a returning officer, Meaning no one shall legally declare results.
— Babu Shillary Mathew (@BabuShillary) October 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/SekouOtondi/status/923098886822158336
NASA should declare justice odunga their principal already!!!#LastDayOfDemocracy
— SCRIPTON Jnr (@jimmy_wachira2) October 25, 2017
With Justice Odunga's assertion the plot on the movie Kenyan election is getting more interesting.#NoOctoberElection
— David Oriwo. (@OriwoDavid) October 25, 2017
Justice odunga just declare appointment of all 290 ROs illegal.oh boy! How i love the legal battles in kenya.#NoReformsNoElection
— BILL CLINTON (@clicciclinse) October 25, 2017
What is the implication of Justice Odunga ruling – process that led to the appointment of constituency ROs & their deputies illegal?
— Cosmas Rop Kiprotich (@CosmasRop) October 25, 2017
Now that "Justice Odunga" has said ROs appointment was illegal, those voting tomorrow, will you take your votes to Bomas of Kenya direct?
— Mercy Njueh (@senator_mercy) October 25, 2017
There s no one in the 290 constituencies that can papport to be carrying out an election tommorrow. All ROs r illegal. Justice Odunga.
— freda (@ffredaah) October 25, 2017
The ruling by Justice Odunga shows that the written script continues to be read. Ruling by CJ Maraga won't be a surprise either.
— MURANGA'S FINEST?? (@francis_kibandi) October 25, 2017
Since Justice Odunga has not ordered for degazzettement of the RO's, the elections are still on
— phil morizey (@MorizeyGachoka) October 25, 2017