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ODM polling official in court over fake affidavit

Patrick Oyuko at the dock in Kisumu on September 22,2017 after he was charged of forging an affidavit during ODM nomination. (Photo: Collins Oduor/ Standard)

A polling officer accused of forging an affidavit that led to a legal battle between two election candidates has been allowed to challenge the charge at the High Court.

Resident Magistrate Martha Agutu agreed to delay charges against Peter Oyuko after his lawyers claimed the court lacked jurisdiction.

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