Former Chief Justice Dr. Willy Mutunga has castigated Third Way Alliance Party leader Ekuru Aukot.
This follows Aukot’s recommendation that frivolous petitions should be criminalized, citing time wastage.
“Wasting the time of Kenyans on frivolous lawsuits or petitions should be criminalized,” stated Aukot.
This came in the back drop of Azimio La Umoja filing a presidential petition against declaration that William Ruto is the president-elect.
Additionally, it follows the delivery of documents in a truck to prove irregularities in the poll.
However, in a quick rejoinder, Mutunga suggested such pronouncements shouldn’t come from someone who took part in the making of the Constitution 2010.
According to the 2020 Constitution, anyone is allowed to challenge the outcome or any aspect of the election of a President in accordance with articles 136, 139 (1) (b) and 146 (2) (b).
Moreover, Willy has asked Aukot to explain how filing a petition is criminal.
Additionally, he adds that that it is the court’s mandate to determine whether a petition is frivolous or not.