Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi now says he is not in position to represent President-elect William Ruto at the Supreme Court of Kenya even though he would wish to.
The lawyer in a statement on Sunday evening explained that having represented President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017 makes it almost impossible for him to defend Ruto's victory.
"I want but I can't act for President Elect Ruto in the Supreme Court. I'm conflicted. In 2017 I acted for outgoing President Uhuru against Hon Raila. Now that Uhuru's project (Hon Raila) is challenging Ruto's victory obviously Uhuru will object & raise clients-Advocate privilege," he tweeted.
The Lawyer was one of those widely mentioned that he will represent the DP at the Supreme Court.
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His unavailability is a blow to Ruto considering that the lawyer has a rich history in handling Supreme Court cases.
The lawyer has however pledged to give commentaries on the Supreme Court case.
He said he will be analyze the case and Predict the likely outcome.
"Starting kesho I will run a twitter commentary on the Supreme Court petition that will be filed by Hon Raila. I will appraise the strength & weaknesses of the case, the responses by the respondents & jurisprudential clue we should look from the 7 judges. I will predict the decision," he said.
Azimio presidential candidate is expected to file a case at the Supreme Court of Kenya today (Monday) to challenge Ruto win.
Chebukati announced Ruto a winner of the August 9, polls last week Monday.
