Embattled Migori Governor Okoth Obado is likely to lose his seat over the murder charge facing him, political analyst Danstan Omari has said.
Omari observes that Governor Obado could easily lose his seat as a result of the severe murder charge that has been levelled against him.
The analyst observed that the murder charge is serious and chances that the governor could be denied bond or bail are high.
“The murder charge against Governor Obado is serious and cannot be compared to other economic crimes where one easily bails himself or herself out,” he told journalists at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday.
The analyst observed that if Governor Obado is denied bond or bail and remanded in prison pending hearing and determination of the case, the Migori County Assembly could then push a motion to have him removed from office.
Omari also noted that the governor could voluntarily decide to step aside in case he is denied bond or bail.
He mentioned that it would be difficult for him (Obado) to run county affairs in case the court denies him bond and bail.
The analyst, however, maintained that Governor Obado is still innocent until proven guilty.
“The presumption of innocence until proven guilty cannot be taken away from any accused person no matter the type of charges facing him or her,” he added.
Obado, on Monday, pleaded not guilty to killing Sharon Otieno and her unborn baby.
The governor has been remanded at the Industrial Area prison and will appear in court on Tuesday for his bail application hearing.
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