Former President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated Dr. William Samoei Ruto on his election as President of Kenya.
Mr Mahama urged him to unite the people for growth and prosperity.
“As bearer of the trust of the Kenyan people, as affirmed in a clear, transparent manner by the Supreme Court, this is the time to unite the good people of Kenya for continued growth and prosperity.
“I have every confidence that you will deliver on your mandate to the people. Wishing you a successful and impactful tenure as President of Kenya,” the 2020 presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress said in a Facebook post on Tuesday September 6.
Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday September 5 ruled that William Ruto was properly elected president.
The court thereby dismissed the petitions that were seeking to annul the result of the 9 August election.
His rival, Raila Odinga, and others had alleged that massive fraud, including tampering with results forms, had taken place.
Mr Ruto polled 50.5% of the vote in the closely fought election.
He is expected to be sworn in as the country’s fifth president next week.
By Laud Nartey|3news.com|Ghana
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