Court stops replacement of impeached Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi
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.
Justice Otieno certified as urgent the application by Mr Aden Ibrahim, Omar Jele, Bishar Ahmed, Safiya Mahammed and Yussuf Ibrahim, who are seeking nullification of the impeachment.
A Meru High Court on Tuesday stopped the replacement of Mohamed Abdi Mohamud as Wajir governor despite his impeachment by the Senate.
Justice Patrick Jeremy Otieno also stopped the swearing-in of Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Mukhtar as the new county boss until a case filed by five county residents is heard and determined.
