Ex-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has hit out at EACC over reports that it is planning to recover approximately Sh11 billion from three ex-governors and a sitting county boss accused of corruption.
According to EACC, former governors Ferdinand Waititu (Kiambu), Mike Sonko (Nairobi), Evans Kidero (Nairobi) and current Samburu Governor Moses Kassaine Lenolkulal are among those who’ve been linked to illegally acquiring wealth while serving in various capacities in the last 5 years.
“High impact investigations finalised include allegation of illegal and unexplained wealth against governors Ferdinand Waititu, Mike Sonko, Evans Kidero, and Moses Kassaine…pending in court,” EACC chairman Eliud Wabukala told the Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on Tuesday.
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Reacting to the reports, Sonko put a statement on his Twitter handle noting that he acquired his property way before he became governor, and as such, there is no way EACC can come after it.
Sonko appeared to accuse the commission of selective investigation and prosecution, claiming that some dire corruption cases are yet to be attended to.
“Being silent is not being foolish kwani owning property in this country is a problem? I started owning, buying and selling property when I was in school and before I became the Governor. Mutashangaa...... labda muulize hao wengine.
“Kwani what have you done to the former @EACCKenya boss who was involved in the Kemsa Covid Billionaires scandal? What have you done to one of your current bosses who was involved in the grabbing of a County school playground in South C?... What have you done with your former and current bosses who were involved in the fraudulent sale of Integrity Centre at an exaggerated price at the expense of taxpayers?” he posed.
