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Ochillo Ayacko withdraws petition against Governor Obado’s election

Ochillo Ayacko address the press after the court upheld Obado's election on February 27, 2018. He says he has withdrawn the lawsuit  out of respect for ODM leader Raila Odinga. [File, Standard]

Former Energy Minister Ochillo Ayacko has withdrawn his election petition against the election of Migori Governor Okoth Obado in the August 2017 polls.

"I have decided to withdraw the petition. My lawyers have already sent a letter to Mr Obado's lawyers communicating my intention. The same letter has been copied to the Court of Appeal," said Mr Ochillo.

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