Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by AndroBlaze: 2:33pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
AndroBlaze: The important thing to note is even after the election was cancelled the same person still won the subsequent election.
Africans know how to waste money. Just checked and realised the challenger backed out when it was clear he would still lose the new election. Why waste everybody's time when he knew he wasn't popular |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by joyousever(f): 2:33pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Exactly my thoughts ooo. Birds of a feather! chrisxxx: Cheat Kenyatta. No wonder he rushed to congratulate his friend Buhari. 1 Like |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by somalianprince: 2:33pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
That is how Buhari will soon go back to Daura. ![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by Deepthoughts: 2:35pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Beninmann: Kenya's Supreme Court has annulled the result of last month's presidential election, citing irregularities, and ordered a new one within 60 days.
The election commission had declared incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta the winner by a margin of 1.4 million votes.
Raila Odinga, Mr Kenyatta's opponent, said the commission was "rotten" and demanded resignations and prosecutions.
President Kenyatta said he would respect the court's decision but also branded the judges "crooks".
Other elections in Africa have been annulled or cancelled but this appears to be the first time on the continent that an opposition court challenge against a presidential poll result has been successful.
What next for Kenya after void election? The brave judge who made Kenyan history Friday's events as they happened Chief Justice David Maraga said the 8 August election had not been "conducted in accordance with the constitution" and declared it "invalid, null and void".
He said the verdict was backed by four of the six Supreme Court judges.
The announcement drew cheers from opposition supporters both inside and outside the courtroom.
The court ruling did not attribute any blame to President Kenyatta's party or campaign.
What did the judges say was wrong?
Justice Maraga said the election commission had failed "to conduct the presidential election in a manner consistent with the dictates of the constitution".
Kenya Supreme Court says the presidential election was not conducted in accordance with the constitution Image caption Kenya Supreme Court says the presidential election was not conducted in accordance with the constitution He said the commission had committed irregularities "in the transmission of results", adding that the court would provide details in a full judgment within 21 days.
Dissenting judges said that the Nasa opposition alliance - which had petitioned the Supreme Court - failed to prove claims that the polls had been rigged.
The election sparked days of sporadic protests, in which at least 28 people were killed. The vote had raised fears of major political violence - as was the case after a disputed poll in 2007.
How have the two political sides reacted?
Mr Odinga, 72, said the ruling marked "a historic day for the people of Kenya and by extension for the people of the continent of Africa".
He said: "It is now clear that the entire [electoral commission] is rotten.
"It is clear that the real election results were never shared with Kenyans. Someone must take responsibility."
Image copyright AFP Raila Odinga (C) Image caption Raila Odinga (C) reacts with delight in the courtroom Mr Odinga added: "We won the elections and we are going to win them again."
President Kenyatta, in a televised address, said that it was "important to respect the rule of law even if you disagree with the Supreme Court ruling".
Uhuru Kenyatta: Kenya's 'digital president' Raila Odinga - the man Kenyans either love or loathe He called for calm, saying: "Your neighbour will still be your neighbour, regardless of what has happened... My primary message today to every single Kenyan is peace. Let us be people of peace."
Image copyright GETTY IMAGES Uhuru Kenyatta, 10 March 2013 Image caption Uhuru Kenyatta, in power since 2013, won a second term at last month's poll, which has now been declared invalid Mr Kenyatta, 55, added: "We are ready to go back again to the people with the same agenda that we delivered to the people."
The president was more combative later at a rally of supporters in a market in Nairobi.
He referred to Justice Maraga and his fellow judges as wakora ( crooks in Swahili ), saying they had "decided to cancel the election". He warned the chief justice that as the poll had been annulled he was now the president again, not president-elect.
"Do you understand me? Maraga should know that he is now dealing with the serving president," Mr Kenyatta said.
"We are keeping a close eye on them. But let us deal with the election first. We are not afraid."
And the electoral commission?
Chairman Wafula Chebukati noted the ruling and said there would be "changes to personnel" ahead of the new election.
He invited the director of public prosecutions "to prosecute any of our staff that may have been involved in violations".
But he ruled out resigning, saying he had not been accused of wrongdoing.
What have the international monitors said?
After the election, international monitors from the EU, the African Union and the US had said there was no major fraud on polling day and urged Mr Odinga to concede.
On Friday, Marietje Schaake, the head of the EU Observer Mission, said the court ruling represented "a historic day for Kenya and we have always said that people who feel aggrieved should seek the path of the courts".
She said the monitors had at the time pointed to irregularities and encouraged the Kenyan authorities to deal with them.
Ms Schaake said the monitors were awaiting the full details of the ruling.
Raila Odinga will feel vindicated against accusations that he was just being a bad loser in challenging President Kenyatta's win.
However, this historic decision is a massive indictment of the electoral commission. It is therefore no surprise that the opposition Nasa coalition is now calling for a new team to manage the next elections.
This is also a setback for the international, and some local, election observers, who profusely praised the election as free, fair and credible.
People will be watching for the reaction of former US Secretary of State John Kerry, who was the head of the mission for US NGO, the Carter Centre, whose positive assessment of the election was used in court.
Regardless of the winners and losers following the ruling, this is a proud moment for Kenya. The litigation and debate on the merits of the election was done at the Supreme Court and not on the streets.
Chief Justice Maraga said it best in his opening statement: "The greatness of a nation lies in its fidelity to the constitution and the strict adherence to the rule of law."
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-africa-41123329 buhari will rather die than wilfully allow this except by Devine interventions,by the way the so call international observers are just a bunch of joker's. |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by jrusky(m): 2:35pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
2019 presidential election must be cancel that is it. |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by agabonus: 2:36pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
when the toughness in buhari surfaces,no body should complain |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by eneyoduke(m): 2:39pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Before judgement in Nigeria election come that time Buhari much have finish his tenure who knowns |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by Olulinks(m): 2:39pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
You see why the youth were tagged lazy, you guys have lost focus. It's actually not about Buhari or Atiku, it's about you and you. Mischievious Kenyas' archives IamPatriotic: The op is mischievous, why do you have to go into Kenyan's achieve just to give hope to an hopeless Atiku, you've to also tell the people you intended to make happy how the rescheduled election ended up. |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by sammie99: 2:41pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Up next nigeria |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by MartinsD12(m): 2:43pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Beninmann: Kenya's Supreme Court has annulled the result of last month's presidential election, citing irregularities, and ordered a new one within 60 days.
The election commission had declared incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta the winner by a margin of 1.4 million votes.
Raila Odinga, Mr Kenyatta's opponent, said the commission was "rotten" and demanded resignations and prosecutions.
President Kenyatta said he would respect the court's decision but also branded the judges "crooks".
Other elections in Africa have been annulled or cancelled but this appears to be the first time on the continent that an opposition court challenge against a presidential poll result has been successful.
What next for Kenya after void election? The brave judge who made Kenyan history Friday's events as they happened Chief Justice David Maraga said the 8 August election had not been "conducted in accordance with the constitution" and declared it "invalid, null and void".
He said the verdict was backed by four of the six Supreme Court judges.
The announcement drew cheers from opposition supporters both inside and outside the courtroom.
The court ruling did not attribute any blame to President Kenyatta's party or campaign.
What did the judges say was wrong?
Justice Maraga said the election commission had failed "to conduct the presidential election in a manner consistent with the dictates of the constitution".
Kenya Supreme Court says the presidential election was not conducted in accordance with the constitution Image caption Kenya Supreme Court says the presidential election was not conducted in accordance with the constitution He said the commission had committed irregularities "in the transmission of results", adding that the court would provide details in a full judgment within 21 days.
Dissenting judges said that the Nasa opposition alliance - which had petitioned the Supreme Court - failed to prove claims that the polls had been rigged.
The election sparked days of sporadic protests, in which at least 28 people were killed. The vote had raised fears of major political violence - as was the case after a disputed poll in 2007.
How have the two political sides reacted?
Mr Odinga, 72, said the ruling marked "a historic day for the people of Kenya and by extension for the people of the continent of Africa".
He said: "It is now clear that the entire [electoral commission] is rotten.
"It is clear that the real election results were never shared with Kenyans. Someone must take responsibility."
Image copyright AFP Raila Odinga (C) Image caption Raila Odinga (C) reacts with delight in the courtroom Mr Odinga added: "We won the elections and we are going to win them again."
President Kenyatta, in a televised address, said that it was "important to respect the rule of law even if you disagree with the Supreme Court ruling".
Uhuru Kenyatta: Kenya's 'digital president' Raila Odinga - the man Kenyans either love or loathe He called for calm, saying: "Your neighbour will still be your neighbour, regardless of what has happened... My primary message today to every single Kenyan is peace. Let us be people of peace."
Image copyright GETTY IMAGES Uhuru Kenyatta, 10 March 2013 Image caption Uhuru Kenyatta, in power since 2013, won a second term at last month's poll, which has now been declared invalid Mr Kenyatta, 55, added: "We are ready to go back again to the people with the same agenda that we delivered to the people."
The president was more combative later at a rally of supporters in a market in Nairobi.
He referred to Justice Maraga and his fellow judges as wakora ( crooks in Swahili ), saying they had "decided to cancel the election". He warned the chief justice that as the poll had been annulled he was now the president again, not president-elect.
"Do you understand me? Maraga should know that he is now dealing with the serving president," Mr Kenyatta said.
"We are keeping a close eye on them. But let us deal with the election first. We are not afraid."
And the electoral commission?
Chairman Wafula Chebukati noted the ruling and said there would be "changes to personnel" ahead of the new election.
He invited the director of public prosecutions "to prosecute any of our staff that may have been involved in violations".
But he ruled out resigning, saying he had not been accused of wrongdoing.
What have the international monitors said?
After the election, international monitors from the EU, the African Union and the US had said there was no major fraud on polling day and urged Mr Odinga to concede.
On Friday, Marietje Schaake, the head of the EU Observer Mission, said the court ruling represented "a historic day for Kenya and we have always said that people who feel aggrieved should seek the path of the courts".
She said the monitors had at the time pointed to irregularities and encouraged the Kenyan authorities to deal with them.
Ms Schaake said the monitors were awaiting the full details of the ruling.
Raila Odinga will feel vindicated against accusations that he was just being a bad loser in challenging President Kenyatta's win.
However, this historic decision is a massive indictment of the electoral commission. It is therefore no surprise that the opposition Nasa coalition is now calling for a new team to manage the next elections.
This is also a setback for the international, and some local, election observers, who profusely praised the election as free, fair and credible.
People will be watching for the reaction of former US Secretary of State John Kerry, who was the head of the mission for US NGO, the Carter Centre, whose positive assessment of the election was used in court.
Regardless of the winners and losers following the ruling, this is a proud moment for Kenya. The litigation and debate on the merits of the election was done at the Supreme Court and not on the streets.
Chief Justice Maraga said it best in his opening statement: "The greatness of a nation lies in its fidelity to the constitution and the strict adherence to the rule of law."
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-africa-41123329 If this type of judgment does not happen in the 23 rigged daylight Robbery then Nnamdi Kanu is right about Nigeria being zoo of animals |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by Bimpe29: 2:45pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Is Naija following suit |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by AngelHoly(m): 2:46pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Please what's the summary? |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by FriendNG: 2:49pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Useless thread. You take news from 2017 and published it as new without even adding flashback. 1 Like |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by otokx(m): 2:54pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
obi4eze: ![angry](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/angry.png)
I hope this can happen in Nigeria. Nigerians will be among the happiest people in the world.
But come to think of it, these foreign election observers are liars. What they said about the Kenyan elections is the same thing they said about our elections.
And it doesn't matter if it happened eight months ago or a year ago. The issue is if we can learn from them and have people of integrity at the supreme court that would stand against the subversion of the will of the people. Truth is we do not need those foreign observers, it is just another example of colonial mentality. |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by BigBashiru: 2:56pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Beninmann: it will happen and APC knows it.
They refused to share the card reader details.
How can card readers be used in southern Nigeria, PDP stronghold and not be use in northern Nigeria.
Thank God atiku put bodycam on his agents Alhaji Abubakar Atiku is a hero of democracy and a true democrat. As a Nigerian I forgive any list for money and power he may have had in the past. An alleged looted is far better than an alleged killer. |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by objobj: 2:58pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
2017 judgement and kenyatta still won and still in office.
Is this a news? |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by bionixs: 2:59pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
EMMAUGOH: That's how democracy look like ...
The so-called people that fought for democracy dont know what democracy looks like because of ministerial appointment in this crazy crime called Nigeria, they will tell Atiku to concede and move on and expect Nigeria to change. Shameless people of nigeria 1 Like |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by olajizz01(m): 3:05pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
This old news was brought up just to give false hope to the wailers |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by kristo123: 3:05pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Chai see democracy...
hope Nigeria judiciary can be this transparent. |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by truthisgood: 3:14pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Why can't Nigeria learn from this, if any party wants to go to court let them go and prove their innocency,or rerun of election.But is unfortunate many Foolish Nigerians are chasing the shadow by supporting evil because the person in question is from your tribe, religion,party,or for one selfish interest or the other not considering the poor masses.I prophecy the judgement of God upon all evil supporters, you who is reading this post write down today's date from now to 3 mouths time you will know there is God of Justice in Nigeria for the cry of Nigerians can never be invain in the mighty name of Jesus!!! |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by Synthase(m): 3:17pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
I am sure most people commenting here did not bother to read the news in detail and follow up on the event, you will realise that this was in 2017 and the Kenyan Atiku later pulled out of the rerun election probably having realized that he may loose the election over again to the incumbent... |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by jimmynauty: 3:21pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
this caught my attention What have the international monitors said?
After the election, international monitors from the EU, the African Union and the US had said there was no major fraud on polling day and urged Mr Odinga to concede.
As they did also in 9ja ![angry](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/angry.png) oyibo na liars |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by Nobody: 3:23pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
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Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by Printerscanner: 3:30pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
The crook judge that could do that in Nigeria has been sacked. He is currently doing Bureau de Change. |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by Dailymemoirs: 3:33pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
One tall fulani man and the short one in kaduna will not like this news |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by NEIGHBOUR(m): 3:35pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
The OP had an ulterior motive for posting this event that happened almost two years ago. The election was done again and Kenyatta even defeated Odinga with a wider margin. |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by oruma19: 3:45pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
1 Like |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by fortunechy(m): 3:45pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
I wish this will extend this Godforsaken country call Nigeria....... Atiku"s hope increases |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by 2blessed01(m): 3:47pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
...Can We Get A Brave And Fearless Judge As This In 9ja.... ![](/faces/huh.png) ? |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by Ahmedie28(m): 3:50pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
Beninmann: it will happen and APC knows it.
They refused to share the card reader details.
How can card readers be used in southern Nigeria, PDP stronghold and not be use in northern Nigeria.
Thank God atiku put bodycam on his agents is you guys in East that finish atiku not APC, prefer to play football on election day unlike northerners that leave their home as early as 2am to prepare to cast their vote, Atiku will loss hundred times , if election is reconduct hundred times |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by 2blessed01(m): 3:51pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
2blessed01:
...Can We Get A Brave And Fearless Judge As This In 9ja.... ? |
Re: Kenya Presidential Election Cancelled By Supreme Court by Ahmedie28(m): 3:52pm On Mar 03, 2019 |
NEIGHBOUR:
The OP had an ulterior motive for posting this event that happened almost two years ago. The election was done again and Kenyatta even defeated Odinga with a wider margin. the same will happen in Nigeria , if presidential election is cancel |