Elected leaders must stick to their party, court rules on defection case
Source: The Standard
The High Court has warned elected politicians of severe consequences for defecting from the party that sponsored them.While the court declined to rule that Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and his deputy James Lowasa had left Jubilee Party to join UDA in 2023, citing insufficient evidence, it held that once elected on a party ticket, a politician remains bound to that party for the full term.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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While the court declined to rule that Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and his deputy James Lowasa had left Jubilee Party to join UDA in 2023, citing insufficient evidence, it held that once elected on a party ticket, a politician remains bound to that party for the full term.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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