Ojaamong became the first sitting governor to face corruption charges. The county chief was accused of conspiracy to defraud the county government of sh8 million, engaging in projects without proper planning and abuse of office.

The governor presented himself to the Ethics and Anti?corruption Commission but ended up being detained. The decision to lock him up followed a long? He was remanded alongside the other accused persons at the anti? corruption commission police cell until today where his bail application will be determined.