Petition filed to block Mike Sonko from vying for Mombasa Governorship

A petition has been filed in court seeking to have former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko barred from vying for the Mombasa Governor seat in the upcoming August General Election.

The petitioners, Ndoro Kayuga and George Odhiambo, argue that Mike Sonko is disqualified from holding public office, following his impeachment.

“The 1st Respondent, having been impeached and removed from the office of the Governor of Nairobi City County, is disqualified from vying for and being elected into the office of the Governor of Mombasa County and from holding any other State office by virtue of Article 75 (3) of the Constitution,” reads the petition.

They further claim that the decision by Wiper to nominate Sonko is a violation of the Constitution.

“The 1" Respondent and the 1st Respondent's decision to accept the nomination despite being disqualified by the Constitution is in violation of the Petitioners' constitutional rights to free, fair and regular elections as guaranteed by Article 38 (2) of the Constitution,” further reads the petition.

The petitioners want the court to issue orders barring IEBC from clearing Sonko to contest in the upcoming elections.

They argue that Sonko will not suffer any prejudice if barred from vying.

Last week Wiper party handed Sonko a direct nomination ticket to contest for the seat in the August elections.

In the duel for Mombasa’s top job, he will face off against former Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar, who will run on a UDA ticket as well as Mvita MP Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir who is the ODM candidate.