Francis Atwoli congratulates Ruto as the president elect.
COTU chairman, Francis Atwoli congratulates Ruto after the supreme court upheld the 2022 presidential results.
He stated that the commission of trade union(COTU) had promised to congratulate and work with whoever supreme court decides.
He stated,”During COTU (K) Executive Board meeting on 17th August, we resolved that immediately after the Supreme Court judgement, we must thank and congratulate the victor.”
“Consequently, we congratulate President William Ruto. We appeal to workers and Kenyans to remain peaceful,” Atwoli added.
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The court on 5th, September 2022 upheld the results announced by the independent electoral and boundaries commission chairman, Wafula Chebukati.
The court stated that indeed, Kenya kwanza leader, William Samoei Ruto reached the 50%+ 1 threshold and thereby the 5th president of Kenya.
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