After one month in Police custody ,one would want to go home and have long bath then get some sleep.Well that not the case with Embattled Governor Okoth Obado who on Saturday morning arrived in his home county of Migori after which his aides immediately rushed him for a church service at Upper Hill SDA church for prayers.
The County boss did not speak much during the service but called on the congregation to pray for him. “Pray for me because I am in a difficult situation, but also remain united and peaceful,” Obado said.
On Monday made his first return to his office following a five-week stay in state custody as he faced charges linking him to the murder of his slain girlfriend Sharon Otieno. There was a flurry of activity at Migori County headquarters as staff and members of the public lined up to welcome Obado to his office.
The County chief held several meetings with senior executives in his administration where he was briefed on the developments made during his absence.
The county headquarters had been unusually quiet as most of the staff kept a laid back approach as they waited to hear the fate of the governor.
He was released on Thursday night after which he stayed on in Nairobi for a day before returning to Migori on Saturday morning.
Obado’s personal belongings were moved out of his palatial home in Rapogi and taken to a rented office near Migori town where he will be staying.The bail conditions set by Justice Jessie Lesiit block him from going to his home as it is less than 20 kilometres from Homa Bay county boundary.
As the county awaited him, Obado issued a statement, saying he was ready to continue with his duties as governor after missing in action for so long.
“Let me take this opportunity to thank the People of Migori, Members of the County Assembly of Migori, the Staff of the County Government of Migori, my supporters, my legal team, friends and my family for standing with me during this trying moment. I also thank the court for listening to our request and granting me the bail. This has now given me opportunity to effectively work for the people of Migori as their governor. I promise to respect the court and abide by the conditions it set. I urge all our leaders, regardless of their political or ethnic affiliations, to embrace peace and unity so that as a family we steer forward the development agenda of our county.
Thank you so much; may God bless you all,” said Obado.