Migori County Governor Okoth Obado has been facing misfortunes since last year with various cases haunting him. His troubles began when his girlfriend Sharon Otieno, a Rongo University student was murdered, making Obado the main suspect in the murder case.
Before the case could end, detectives from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) were at his home in a graft case when they came across 8 guns in the home of the county chief, bring another case before him.
He has however been handed a reprieve after a Nairobi Court dismissed the firearms case before him.
The ruling comes after the investigations revealed that the county boss followed the right procedures in acquiring the firearms and he deserves security as he serves the people of his region.
In a presentation in court, the investigating officer confirmed to the court that the firearms confiscated from the governor was obtained through a legal means.
He also asked the court to take lawful action after the Governor’s arms were taken away. Magistrate Joyce Ngadani has since directed the government to ensure that the governor gets back his arms with immediate effect to allow him to perform his duties without any form of fear.
The prosecution was also warned against acquiring any information in the name of trying to incriminate the Governor following the decision of the court.
