ODPP seeks to withdraw graft charges against ex-governor Obado
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado during a past court appearance. PHOTO | FILE
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The ODPP, alongside the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), had applied for a one-month adjournment to allow for the conclusion of ongoing negotiations aimed at reaching an out-of-court settlement through plea bargains.
The court was informed that the parties are engaged in advanced talks, and more time is needed to finalise the agreements.
Obado, four of his children, and several co-accused were implicated in the Ksh.505 million corruption case.
The EACC has however said it has not signed the plea bargain agreement.
The matter has been moved to Friday this week.
EACC had initially sought to recover more than Ksh.1.9 billion allegedly misappropriated by Obado and more than 20 others from the Migori County government through fictitious procurement contracts.
Obado and the EACC reached a settlement to surrender properties worth Ksh.428 million.
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