ODPP Eyes Withdrawal of Corruption Charges Against Ex-Governor
The governor has been having protracted court battles that have lasted for over four years...
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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is seeking to withdraw Ksh505 million graft charges against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado as part of a plea bargain. This development comes amid questions regarding the full backing of all investigative agencies, as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) clarified it had not signed the deal.
- The plea bargain agreement aims to settle the Ksh505 million graft case, with initial demands from EACC seeking to recover over Ksh1.9 billion.
- Key organizations involved are the ODPP and the EACC, with Obado facing charges for over four years since his arrest in August 2020.
- The court is expected to rule on the plea bargain this Friday, potentially settling charges that include abuse of office and money laundering.
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EACC Summons Governor Barchok; ODPP Seeks Withdrawal of Charges Against Ex-Governor Obado - September 2025
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok for prosecution over corruption allegations, after receiving consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The High Court denied Governor Barchok's request to halt his arrest and arraignment. In a separate case, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is seeking to withdraw Ksh505 million graft charges against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado as part of a plea bargain. However, the EACC clarified that it had not signed the deal. Amid these developments, the EACC has affirmed its readiness to collaborate with the Presidential Multi-Agency Team on War Against Corruption (MAT-WAC), provided its constitutional independence remains uncompromised.
