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Wajir Governor escapes questioning over academic papers

Wajir Governor Muhamad Abdi Mahamud at a past press briefing. Supreme Court blocked his rival from questioning him about his academic papers. [File, Standard]

The Supreme Court will not allow Wajir Governor Muhamad Abdi Mahamud's rival to cross-examine him on his academic certificates in determining whether he qualified to vie for the seat.

Former governor, Ahmed Abdullahi, who is challenging Mahamud's election in 2017, had asked court to allow him question the respondent on the certificates from Kampala International University.

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