EU backs Raila’s plan on presidential results verdict
EU backs Raila’s plan to challenge presidential results announced by the IEBC at the Supreme Court to make a determination.
The European Union (EU) has commented on Raila Odinga’s choice to contest the results of the voting on Tuesday, August 9.
The EU maintains that the disagreement over the presidential election should be resolved peacefully and lawfully by following the proper procedures.
The union added that all disagreements or issues relating to elections must be handled in accordance with the law.
“The EU takes note of the results by the IEBC declaring William Ruto winner of the election and the decision to appeal by Raila Odinga,” read the EU statement in part.
The union did, however, applaud Kenyans for maintaining their calm and peace during the campaign.
Political leaders were asked to steer the nation to maintain peace throughout the transition.
“All political and societal leaders must avoid any violence and call for calm. It is time for political leadership and responsibility from all those linked to the electoral process,” added the statement.
After William Ruto was declared the winner of the election for president on Monday, August 15, the Azimio La Umoja flagbearer declared on Tuesday, August 16, at KICC, that he will file a lawsuit.
Raila went on to say that the results released by the IEBC chairman were illegitimate and unenforceable, highlighting the fact that Wafula Chebukati’s declaration of Ruto as the victor was unlawful because 4 of the 7 commissioners did not concur with the results.
“Our view in Azimio is clear, the figures by Wafula Chebukati are null and void and must be quashed by a court of law. In our view, there is neither a legally and validly declared winner nor a president-elect,” Raila lamented.
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