Malindi High Court dismisses petition against Tana River Governor

Tana River governor Dhado Godana waves to supporters outside the Malindi law courts. The High Court dismissed an election petition challenging his win filed by former area governor Hussein Dado, January 26, 2018. (NEHEMIAH OKWEMBAH/ STANDARD)

There was joy and dance yesterday after the High Court in Malindi dismissed a petition challenging the election of Tana River Governor Dhado Godhana in last year’s elections.

Supporters of Governor Godhana, local politicians and county staff, burst into song and dance immediately Justice Asenath Ongeri concluded reading her judgement.