The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is planning to initiate an impeachment motion against Migori Governor Okoth Obado.
A statement from the party cited the recent corruption charges against Obado and the decision by the court to bar him from accessing his office as reasons for impeaching him.
Due to corruption charges leveled against Gvn Okoth Obado & the decision by the court to bar him from accessing his office, the party in consultations with County MCAs has resolved to have a motion of impeachment against the gvn initiated immediately & have the Dep. Gvn take over
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) September 1, 2020
Reports indicate that 37 out of 41 MCAs voted to impeach governor Obado over the graft allegations.
The meeting at a Nairobi Hotel was attended by 37 out of the 41 MCAs elected on ODM in Migori County. Chairman @MbadiHon chaired the session. SG @edwinsifuna and ED @ongwen addressed the Ward Leaders. pic.twitter.com/tboc7a54XG
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) September 1, 2020
This comes days after Obado and his four children were charged with Ksh.73million fraud offenses.
The accused denied the charges and were freed on Ksh.18.25million cash bail which they have since paid to the court.
