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The ruling on whether former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused have a case to answer will be delivered on January 30, 2025. This decision follows the final submissions from both sides, where the former governor argued that the prosecution had not presented a compelling case against him.
Obado, through his lawyers Kioko Kilukumi and Rodger Sagana, argued that he had an open relationship with Sharon Otieno and was prepared to support her and their unborn child. The defense also contended that charging for murder in relation to a foetus is legally unfounded, asserting that murder charges apply only to individuals born alive.
Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, also seeking acquittal, argued that prosecution witnesses provided unreliable testimony and that the evidence presented was insufficient for a conviction.
Oyamo’s lawyer specifically challenged certain witness statements, saying, “It is improbable for someone to jump from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic and only sustain bruises.” He added that such a scenario would typically result in severe injuries or death. Obado, Obiero, and Oyamo face charges for the murder of Sharon Otieno and her unborn child, with at least 42 witnesses testifying against them.
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