Embattled Migori governor has termed the murder case he is facing in court as a painful experience that you cannot wish on anyone.
“It has been blown beyond what it should have been. As a normal human being I am hurt and it is a painful experience that you cannot wish on anyone,” said Obado as quoted by the Standard
The governor maintains that he did not kill his seven month pregnant girlfriend Sharon Otieno and lamented how people have worked so hard to set him against the masses.
“I have accepted the circumstances I am in and I am willing to deal with them. My spirit is still strong. I will continue to serve my people (of Migori) and I hope this will end soon,” Obado said.
The County boss is also grateful of how his family has stood with him even though he doesn’t really deserve it.
“I am happy that my family is standing with me and I thank them so much,” he said.
The Migori county boss is currently chained to a ved at the Kenyatta National Hospital General ward where he was admitted on Wednesday.
According to the Standard, the governor’s left hand is chained to the frame of the bed on which he is lying.
He was admitted to the hospital after he was taken ill at the Industrial Area Prison. It was reported that the governor was suffering from a stomach upset. He was first admitted to the private wing before he was moved to the General Ward on Thursday.
Obado said he is normally served with breakfast at 9 AM and dinner at 4 pm.
“They bring tea and some few slices of bread. But I am comfortable with it,” Obado said. Dinner normally consists of Ugali, vegetables and an orange.
He will be arraigned in court before Justice Jessie Lessit on Monday, where a decision on his bail application will be made.
The prosecution believes it has a strong case against Governor Obado in the murder of the 26-year-old student.
But in the application filed Friday, Mr Obado said after going through all the witness statements, there is nothing compelling to deny him bail. The State has lined up 24 witnesses to testify when the trial begins as per documents filed in court on Wednesday.
Justice Lesiit declined to release him on bond on September 27, saying the court was yet to see the witness statements and documentary evidence to be used in the case so as to determine whether a compelling reason exists to deny him bond.