The NRM tribunal has nullified the election of Dr.Tanga Odoi’s son as the ruling party’s youth league chairperson.
Collin Tanga, the son to the chairperson of the NRM electoral commission was declared winner, beating Brenda Kiconco who protested the outcome of the election.
Brenda Kiconco, who came second challenged the election.
In a ruling delivered on Monday afternoon, the NRM tribunal said there was non-compliance with electoral laws.
“Regulation 45(6) empowers the tribunal, where non-compliance has substantially affected the result, to declare the election void, to declare another candidate elected, or to order a fresh election. Given the tainted tally and unreliable record, none of the petitioners can be declared duly elected. The proper remedy is to nullify the election and direct a fresh poll for chairperson of the NRM Youth League in strict compliance with the constitution, regulations and guidelines,” the tribunal ruled.
It therefore ordered that the election of Collins Tanga is nullified and directed the NRM electoral commission to conduct fresh elections for the position of youth league chairpersons “in strict compliance with the NRM Constitution, election regulations, and polling day guidelines.”
It also ordered Dr.Tanga Odoi not to be involved in organizing the fresh elections.
“To restore confidence, the Tribunal further directs that Dr. Tanga Odoi take no part in the conduct of the fresh election. The Electoral Commission, being a collegiate body, is fully able to proceed without him.”
“Dr. Tanga Odoi shall not preside over or participate in any capacity in the conduct of the fresh election. The other commissioners in the Electoral Commission shall conduct the election of the Youth League Chairperson.”
