Governor Obado denies owning local hotel, other listed properties

Governor Obado denied owning the Fairview Hotel, adding that it belonged to a family known to the public and locals. (Courtesy)

Migori Governor Okoth Obado has denied owning a litany of properties mentioned in one of the dailies as being targeted by the State in the on-going process of asset-recovery for property suspected to have been illegally acquired by public officials.

Speaking to Standard Digital on phone, Obado accused his political detractors of using the media to tarnish his name.