Governors condemn assault on Samburu governor at Senate

COG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi addresses the press on March 31st 2026 over the intention to arrest governors who fail to turn up for Committee grilling. [Edward Kiplimo Standard]

The Council of Governors (CoG) has condemned the forceful handling of Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit during his appearance before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC).

In a statement issued on April 2, CoG chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi accused members of the Senate of subjecting the governor to violence, terming the incident a violation of constitutional rights and an attack on the dignity of public office.