ODM party Clash over Okoth Obado’s impeachment

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party members have expressed divided opinions on whether or not to impeach Governor Okoth Obado.

The Migori county Governor was on Monday charged with complicity in the murder of university student and girlfriend Sharon Otieno who was pregnant with his child.

Lady Justice Jessie Lessit suspended the application for bail until witness statements and other bits of evidence were provided to all parties in the case on October 8.

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna noted that although they are concerned that Obado has been charged with a serious offence, the party will wait for the judicial process to take its course before any action is taken.

"We will wait for the court process to end," said Sifuna, who was busy campaigning for the party’s senator candidate Ochilo Ayacko in Nyatike. 

However, Woman Representative Gladys Wanga holds a different view.

"What more do we need to convince the public that the Governor is involved. His aides and a car linked to one of his aides has been traced to the scene of crime.

"This should be grounds enough for MCAs in Migori to start impeachment proceedings and my party ODM should lead this process," she said. 

Migori Deputy Governor Nelson Mwita Mahanga is technically the man running county affairs since his boss Governor Okoth Obado is facing murder charges.

Mr Mahanga formally assumed the role when Mr Obado pleaded not guilty to murder charges before Justice Jessie Lessit.