KOT confused by Judge Odunga’s ruling on returning officers

A ruling by High Court judge George Odunga declaring the appointment of constituency returning officer and their deputies illegal has elicited varied reactions from Kenyans online.

Judge Odunga on Wednesday found that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission did not follow the law while appointing the poll officials.

However, the judge declined to quash the gazette notice on the appointment of the election managers.

Kenyans on Twitter had mixed reactions on the impact of the ruling on the presidential election scheduled for Thursday.

Iko problems, Justice Odunga no one was legally appointed as a returning officer, Meaning no one shall legally declare results.

— Babu Shillary Mathew (@BabuShillary) October 25, 2017

https://twitter.com/SekouOtondi/status/923098886822158336

NASA should declare justice odunga their principal already!!!#LastDayOfDemocracy

— KIRINYAGA'S FINEST (@jimmy_wachira2) October 25, 2017

With Justice Odunga's assertion the plot on the movie Kenyan election is getting more interesting.#NoOctoberElection

— David Oriwo (@OriwoDavid) October 25, 2017

Justice odunga just declare appointment of all 290 ROs illegal.oh boy! How i love the legal battles in kenya.#NoReformsNoElection

— BILL CLINTON (@clicciclinse) October 25, 2017

What is the implication of Justice Odunga ruling – process that led to the appointment of constituency ROs & their deputies illegal?

— Cosmas Rop Kiprotich (@CosmasRop) October 25, 2017

Now that "Justice Odunga" has said ROs appointment was illegal, those voting tomorrow, will you take your votes to Bomas of Kenya direct?

— Mercy Njueh (@senator_mercy) October 25, 2017

There s no one in the 290 constituencies that can papport to be carrying out an election tommorrow. All ROs r illegal. Justice Odunga.

— GEMA Rebel (@ffredaah) October 25, 2017

The ruling by Justice Odunga shows that the written script continues to be read. Ruling by CJ Maraga won't be a surprise either.

— FRANCIS KIBANDI (@francis_kibandi) October 25, 2017

Since Justice Odunga has not ordered for degazzettement of the RO's, the elections are still on

— phil morizey (@MorizeyGachoka) October 25, 2017

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