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Governor Obado denies killing his pregnant girlfriend Sharon

By SAM KIPLAGAT September 24th, 2018 1 min read

Migori Governor Okoth Obado has denied murdering his pregnant girlfriend Sharon Otieno.

Appearing alone in the dock, Mr Obado, who was represented by four lawyers, denied that he murdered Ms Otieno between September 3 and 4 at Owade area in Rachuonyo.

The governor was charged that, together with others not before court, he murdered Ms Otieno.

The prosecution, led by assistant DPP Jacob Ondari and Tom Imbali, said they will oppose his release on bond but will need time to respond to an application filed by Obado’s lawyers.

COMING UP

Mr Ondari told Justice Jessie Lesiit that another matter related to the case is coming up on Wednesday and they plan to consolidate them.

Mr Obado’s lawyer Nicholas Ombija requested an early hearing date because the Governor was arrested on Friday.

Justice Lesiit adjourned the matter to Tuesday for the bail application.

She directed that Mr Obado be held at Industrial area remand.

Inside the court was Sharon’s mother, Ms Melida Auma, who travelled overnight from Migori county to Nairobi to witness the start of Governor Obado’s prosecution.

She was too weak to speak.