This archive report was first published on 6 December 2019.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was arrested in Voi on Friday, sparking claims by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) that he was fleeing from the authorities.
However, Sonko has refuted these claims, stating that he was on his way to Mombasa to attend and close a workshop organised by the city county.
“Why would I run away? To where and to do what? I am a Kenyan who is always on the move doing what’s good for the people. I was on my way to Mombasa to attend and close a workshop which was attended by my people,” said Sonko.
He has also refuted the charges of corruption and economic crimes facing him, saying he has sufficient evidence to fight them.
“As your leader, and an elected governor, I believe in total accountability, especially when it comes to management of public resources. I have read word by word the statement from the DPP that details reasons for my arrest and nothing gives me more confidence than leafing through it, knowing very well we have the facts to dismantle this choreographed lies,” Sonko said.
He urged his supporters and city residents to remain calm, assuring them that he shall not be intimidated and won’t be moved an inch into some political traps.
