Suspects in Sharon Otieno murder want judge to disqualify self, DPP opposes

Lady Justice Jessie Lessit who presided over Governor Obado's case at Milimani Law Courts. (George Njunge, Standard)

Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji on Tuesday opposed an application to have High Court judge withdraw from hearing a murder case against Migori Governor Okoth Obado.

The DPP in his reply against prayers made by Obado’s co-accused Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero to have Justice Jessie Lesiit disqualify herself from hearing the murder case argued that their claims of bias against the lady judge were not supported by evidence.