The Office of the Public Prosecution has said it has evidence to prove that Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused persons had conflict of interest in tenders awarded by the County Government of Migori.
The Prosecution led by SPPC Peter Kiprop, PPC Evah Kanyuira & PPC Hellen Mutellah presented it’s opening statement in the anti-corruption case.
The Prosecution also said that the Governor unlawfully acquired public property & used monies from the County for personal gain; to pay school fees for his children abroad & to buy a home in Loresho on behalf of his daughter.
The Prosecution is expected to present evidence to prove the relationship between the accused persons, some of whom are family members of the governor.
The hearing will continue tomorrow, 14th October 2021 as the prosecution presents the 1st of it’s 59th witnesses.
