Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado Forfeits KSh 235mn in Plea Deal
ODPP intends to withdraw charges against former Migori governor Okoth Obado after the forfeiture of assets valued at KSh 235 million..
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Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado is set to have corruption charges against him withdrawn after agreeing to forfeit assets valued at KSh 235 million. This development follows a plea bargain with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) regarding the alleged misappropriation of KSh 73.4 million between 2013 and 2017.
- KSh 235 million in assets will be forfeited, including eight parcels of land and two Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles.
- The plea bargain involves Okoth Obado and 17 co-accused persons.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has stated it did not sign or review the plea bargain before it was filed, arguing this undermined their dispute resolution framework.
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