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Case against impeachment of Wajir's Mohamed Abdi referred to CJ

 Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud

Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud before a Senate committee at Parliament buildings, during his impeachment trial on charges of abuse of office, which began on May 12, 2021. 

Photo credit: Jeff Angote | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Justice Patrick Jeremy Otieno agreed with the petitioners that court orders were in effect when Mr Abdi was hounded out of office, and said the application was weighty.

A Meru High Court has referred the petition to nullify the impeachment of Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud to Chief Justice Martha Koome for formation of a three-judge bench to determine it.

Justice Patrick Jeremy Otieno agreed with the petitioners that court orders were in effect when Mr Abdi was hounded out of office, and said the application was weighty.