Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has come to the defense of the Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji following criticism he received over the withdrawal of cases involving top politicians in the country.
In a tweet Friday morning, the Lawyer exonerated Haji from the blame saying Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is the one to blame for the mess.
He alleged that many senior state officers were coerced into signing resignation letters that were deposited with the National Intelligence Service.
Nairobi Leo could however not independently authentic the claims made by the lawyer.
"Kenyans are so unfair to DPP Haji. Don't they know President Uhuru forced ALL holders of important constitutional offices to pen undated resignation letters & deposited the original with the Director General of NIS? Uhuru destroyed all institutions. Now we have a chance to rebuild," the Lawyer said in a tweet.
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The remarks come hot on the heels of criticism the DPP has received for withdrawing cases filed against top politicians who appear aligned to President William Ruto.
The DPP withdrew the Sh19 million graft charges on Wednesday morning against former Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa.
The former Malindi MP was accused of alleged embezzlement of CDF funds between May 14 and October 12, 2018.
A sh400 million corruption case against former Kenya Power MD Ben Chumo and 10 others was also withdrawn.
Chumo had been charged alongside Muwa Company Limited, its director, wife and son. Their case was withdrawn on March 22.
Haji had also sought to withdraw Sh84 million graft charges against former Samburu governor Moses Lenolkulal. The court however blocked the prayer.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has also raised concerns over the cancellations and called on the Judiciary to get valid and reasonable explanations regarding the actions
