ODPP seeks to bar ex-Busia Governor Ojaamong from public office over graft
According to the prosecution, between March 15, 2014, and September 25, 2014, Ojaamong and his co-accused conspired to defraud the Busia County Government of Sh8 million.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has urged the anti-corruption court to bar former Busia Governor Sospeter Ojamong and his co-accused from holding any public office citing their alleged involvement in corruption.
During submissions on Wednesday, the prosecution also called on the court to convict Ojaamong and his eight co-accused, arguing that the evidence presented proves their guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Ojaamong was charged with alleged graft alongside several senior county officials.
The prosecution outlined multiple graft-related charges including; conspiracy to commit an economic crime, engaging in a project without prior planning, abuse of office, and willful failure to comply with public finance laws.
Other charges included fraudulent payment for services not rendered, fraudulent acquisition of public funds and failure to pay taxes.
According to the prosecution, between March 15, 2014, and September 25, 2014, Ojaamong and his co-accused conspired to defraud the Busia County Government of Sh8 million.
The funds were allegedly paid for a feasibility study on an integrated solid waste management project, to be conducted by a private company.
However, investigations revealed that the company did not meet the necessary qualifications to be awarded the contract.
“None of the company’s employees demonstrated the requisite skills or experience in waste management or feasibility studies. They also failed to show any prior experience or the capacity to execute a Sh6.9 billion tender,” the prosecution stated.
The DPP emphasized that the evidence presented was clear, credible, and sufficient to prove the accused persons' involvement in the fraudulent scheme.
“The evidence before this honourable court is clear, consistent, strong, cogent and leaves no doubt that the accused persons committed the offenses for which they were charged,” the DPP submitted.
As part of its case, the prosecution presented 22 witnesses, including two who provided rebuttal evidence to counter the defense' claims.
Following the prosecution’s final submissions, the court is now set to deliver its judgment on May 16, 2025, when Ojaamong and his co-accused will learn their fate.
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