Court quashes Eliud Owalo’s appointment as Gor Mahia patron
The Sports Disputes Tribunal has nullified the appointment of former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo as Gor Mahia patron, bringing to an end his nine-month tenure after finding that his confirmation was unconstitutional, and in breach of the club’s constitution.In a landmark judgment delivered on Wednesday, 5 August by Tribunal Chairperson Peris Mukoko, the court held that Gor Mahia’s Executive Committee lacked the constitutional mandate to appoint or confirm a club patron, declaring the decision null and void from the outset.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe petition was filed by former Gor Mahia Secretary General Samuel Ocholla, who challenged the legality of Owalo’s appointment, arguing that it contravened Article 5.4 of the club’s 2019 Constitution.Ocholla maintained that only a duly constituted Board of Trustees has the authority to appoint the club’s patron.Owalo reveals millions spent on Gor Mahia amid court case challenging his patron positionOwalo had initially..