Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his four children at Milimani Law Courts during a ruling on their Sh515 million graft case following an out-of-court settlement with the DPP. [Nancy Gitonga, Standard]
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his four children and several associates have walked free after the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court allowed the Director of Public Prosecution's bid to withdraw the Sh73.5 million graft case against them following an out-of-court settlement.
In a detailed ruling delivered on Friday, Magistrate Celesa Okore ruled that the DPP did not abuse his powers in brokering the deal, and adopted the plea bargain agreement as a judgment of the court.
“The court is satisfied that the plea agreement has met the substantive legal test and has a sound legal basis upon which it can be adopted,” ruled Okore.
"This court adopted the pre-agreement as a judgment of this court. It follows that all the charges are being withdrawn against all the accused persons."
