Kenya Election: Odinga Opposes Result, Slams Electoral Body

Former Prime Minister of Kenya and presidential candidate, Raila Odinga on Tuesday, opposed the result of the just concluded presidential election, declaring the result as null and void.

GWG.NG reports that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Monday announced the Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto as the winner of the Presidential election.

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According to the electoral body, Ruto defeated Odinga with 50.49% votes, against his main opponent Odinga who gathered 48.85% votes.

Ruto is expected to take over from the current president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta when his tenure ends in August.

The outcome of the election had sparked massive unrest in the country leading to massive deployment of police in certain areas of the country to hinder post-election violence.

However, Odinga who spoke during a press conference after the announcement of the election results, stated that the election results is a disregard for the constitution of Kenya.

The former prime minister said, “Such action constitutes a threat to the security of the country. Justice will prevail.”

However, GWG.NG reports that the election results have been largely accepted by the international community.

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