Jubilee MP loses seat after petition by former powerful Minister

By Diaspora Messenger Last updated Mar 27, 2020

The former Minister successfully filed the petition at The Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal has nullified the election of Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchella (pictured). (Facebook)

The Court of Appeal has nullified the election of Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchella.

This follows a successful petition by former powerful Internal Security Minister Julius Sunkuli during former President Daniel Moi’s tenure.

Sunkuli had earlier argued that the election was marred by malpractices and ballot paper stuffing hence discrediting the poll as free and fair.

playFormer Internal Security Minister Julius Sunkuli. The Court of Appeal has nullified the election of Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchella after a succesful petition by Sunkuli. (Courtesy)

The former Minister claimed the Constituency returning officer, IEBC staff and the police joined forces to manipulate the results to the Jubilee MP’s favour.

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