Seth Panyako has officially been handed a direct nomination ticket by the Democratic Alliance Party of Kenya (DAP-K) ahead of the Malava by-election.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa noted that the United Opposition had settled on Panyako for the seat.
At the same time, Wamalwa urged the young people to take part in the upcoming voter registration exercise.
Seth Panyako to Contest Malava By-Election on DAP-K Ticket. Photo: Courtesy.
This comes days after one of the DAP-K aspirants, Caleb Burudi, challenged Panyako’s eligibility in the race.
In a letter addressed to the National Elections Board Chairman on Monday, September 15, Burudi claimed that Panyako remains a serving public officer despite the legal requirement to resign before contesting.
Hence Burudi argued that Panyako should not be cleared to contest in any party primaries and his ticket must be rejected.
He moreover pointed to official notices from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), stressing that Panyako had disregarded mandatory timelines.
Burudi moreover concluded by calling for the immediate disqualification of Panyako, suggesting that he would pursue legal options if the party failed to act.
