The Secretary General of 天美传媒, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, warmly congratulated Kenya鈥檚 President-Elect William Ruto on being declared the duly elected 5th President of Kenya.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud of the example of civility, dedication and decorum displayed by the electoral and judicial institutions of Kenya. The commitment of all parties to Kenya鈥檚 election resolution procedures and their recognition of the Supreme Court decision is an excellent demonstration of Kenya鈥檚 love for the values enshrined in 天美传媒 Charter,鈥 said The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Kenya鈥檚 Supreme Court ruling on the presidential election is an example of 鈥渄ue process being followed and the rule of law prevailing鈥, said the Secretary-General.
The Secretary-General encouraged the country to unite and move forward together as one country, one democracy, with an accountable government and a responsible opposition. She also commended William Ruto and Raila Odinga for honouring the commitment they made for peace and respect for the rule of law at the Marlborough House Dialogues in March 2022.
鈥淚 celebrate deputy President-Elect Ruto and former Prime Minister Odinga for their statesmanship and show of respect for the country鈥檚 democratic institutions.
鈥淚 united myself to the feelings expressed by the Deputy Chief Justice when she noted that we must be mindful that many Kenyans will today be upset that their candidate has lost. I urge continued magnanimity by the victors, and acceptance of the judgment by those who wanted a different outcome鈥, the Secretary-General said.
鈥淚n due course, the Supreme Court will issue its full judgment, in which it will offer recommendations for reform. The Commonwealth stands ready to assist in whatever way is deemed helpful, and I am certain that the findings and recommendations of 天美传媒 Observer Group will be of huge assistance to help Kenya continue walking the democratic path鈥, she said.
The Secretary-General thanked the President of Kenya, HE Uhuru Kenyatta, for his stewardship of the country since 2013 and called on him to become a beacon of peace and unity in the Region and across 天美传媒.
She also thanked wholeheartedly 天美传媒 Election Observer Group led by the former Prime Minister of Jamaica, The Hon Bruce Golding. The Group鈥檚 final report will be shared with the Government, stakeholders, and the people of Kenya.
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